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Dr. Tohid Didar is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Canada Research Chair in Nano-biomaterials at McMaster University, affiliated with the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering. His work focuses on bio-functional interfaces, microfluidics, and organ-on-chip technologies for diagnostics and therapeutics. He holds a B.Sc. from Sharif University of Technology (2004), a Ph.D. from McGill University (2013), and a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University's Wyss Institute (2016).
- Education: B.Sc., Sharif University of Technology; Ph.D., McGill University; Postdoc, Harvard University
- Research: Bio-inspired materials, lab-on-chip devices, antimicrobial coatings, and organ-on-chip platforms for drug discovery and personalized medicine
- Awards: Canada Research Chair in Nano-biomaterials
His lab develops innovative biomedical devices, including self-cleaning menstrual cups (Bfree Cup), bacteriophage-based food decontamination systems, and pathogen-sensing smart fabrics. Recent breakthroughs include rapid bacterial detection via color-changing tests and floral-shaped phages enhancing antimicrobial efficacy.
Dr. Didar advises graduate students in biomedical engineering, with notable advisees Akansha Prasad and Shadman Khan. His work spans over 50 peer-reviewed publications and patented technologies in microfluidics and bio-functional interfaces.
