معرفی
Dr. Vivek Kamat is a Researcher at Florida International University (FIU). His work focuses on interdisciplinary research in microfluidics, nanoparticle synthesis, and biomedical applications. He collaborates with institutions like the Herbert Wertheim School of Medicine to study bacterial biofilms and cancer diagnostics. His research emphasizes developing innovative biosensors and microfluidic platforms for early cancer detection, biofilm analysis, and environmental monitoring.
Education:
- Post Doctoral Associate, Florida International University (2018)
- PhD Biotechnology, University of Pune (2014-2018)
- M.Sc. Biotechnology, University of Pune (2009-2011)
- B.Sc. Biotechnology, University of Pune (2006-2009)
Research Interests:
- Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) Detection: Using microfluidic platforms with electrical and optical sensors for real-time CTC capture and analysis.
- Biofilm Studies: Investigating bacterial biofilm growth in microfluidic systems using computational tools (e.g., COMSOL, CFD).
- Cell Culture Systems: Developing 2D/3D cell cultures and organ-on-chip platforms to study tumor microenvironments and cell responses.
Key Awards:
- Recipient of the Sensor Division Outstanding Achievement Award (2020).
Advising & Grants: Collaborates with Professors Natalia Bourguignon and Kalai Mathee on biofilm research. Engages in interdisciplinary projects funded by grants in biomedical engineering and environmental science.
Labs & Teams: Works within FIU’s microfluidics and biosensors lab, contributing to projects on smart agriculture sensors and wearable medical devices.
