Victor Cadarso Busto

Victor Cadarso Busto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University, Australia, and a founding member of the Centre to Impact Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). He holds leadership roles in strategic groups like Community Engagement and Industry. His expertise spans applied micro/nanotechnologies, photonics, microfluidics, and biosensors, with a focus on advancing life sciences and biomedical engineering.

Dr. Cadarso earned his PhD in Physics from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. He has held postdoctoral fellowships, including a Marie Curie Fellowship (2009–2012) and an Ambizione Fellowship at the Paul Scherrer Institute. Since 2016, he has led the Applied Micro and Nano-Technology Lab at Monash, developing scalable technologies for biological applications, antimicrobial surfaces, and climate change mitigation.

His research addresses critical challenges such as antimicrobial resistance, sustainable regenerative medicine, and reducing methane emissions from livestock. He has pioneered novel devices like SU-8-based MOEMS, commercialized polymers, and founded two micro/nanotechnology startups. Key collaborators include institutions like the Australian Research Council and industry partners such as PolVax Pty Ltd.

Recent projects include developing acoustic-based cell imaging systems, microfluidic biosensors for bacterial detection, and non-invasive embryo metabolic imaging. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health, clean energy, and innovation.