Xiaolong Luo

Xiaolong Luo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Catholic University of America's School of Engineering. He specializes in microfluidics, biofabrication, and mechatronics, directing the Integrated BioMicroFluidics (iBMF) Laboratory. His work bridges engineering and biology, focusing on microscale device development for applications in drug discovery, tissue engineering, and biosensing.

• Ph.D., Bioengineering, University of Maryland (2008)
• M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Temple University (2003)
• B.E., Mechatronics, Zhejiang University (2001)

Research Interests: Dr. Luo's research centers on microfluidics and biofabrication, utilizing biopolymers like chitosan and alginate to create 3D hydrogels, membranes, and Lab-on-a-Chip devices. His projects address challenges in protein/metabolic engineering, cell-cell communication, and synthetic ecosystems, with implications for human health and drug discovery.

Article Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in biopolymer membrane engineering (chitosan/alginate), microfluidic disease modeling (oral mucositis), and antibiotic susceptibility testing. His work also explores multi-species microbial interactions, chemotaxis quantification, and optical biosensing using holography and birefringence.

Scientific Awards:

• Burns Junior Faculty Fellowship (2013)
• NSF CAREER Award (2016)
• Kaman Excellence in Research Award (2016)
• Young Faculty Scholar's Award (2017)
• GSA Dissertation Grant (2020)
• Sigma Xi Research Grant (2021)
• Cosmos Club Scholar (2022)

Advising & Grants: He has mentored over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, including recipients of the Edward Hennessy Scholarship and Best Oral Presentation Awards. His grants include an NSF CAREER award ($500K, 2016-2021) and NIH internship supplements. Collaborations span institutions like NIH, FDA, and University of Maryland.

Labs & Teams: The iBMF Lab develops Lab-on-a-Chip platforms for applications in protein engineering, microbial interactions, and tissue modeling. Recent projects include a reusable chemotaxis device and electrofabricated membranes for water purification and 3D cell assembly.