Dr. Dan Yuan is a Lecturer in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering and an ARC DECRA Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering. She holds affiliations with the Centre for Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing (AMPAM) and the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture, and Information Technology. Her research focuses on viscoelastic microfluidics, with applications in biomedical and environmental fields. She has secured over $1.6M in competitive grants, including ARC DECRA, JSPS, and Alfred Deakin Fellowships. Dr. Yuan completed her PhD at the University of Wollongong (2018), followed by postdoctoral roles at the University of Tokyo and Deakin University. She has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Nat. Commun. , Lab Chip , and Small , with an h-index of 30. Her work emphasizes particle/cell manipulation, microalgae detection, and smart sensors. Research Interests: Interdisciplinary research in microfluidics, microfabrication, and viscoelastic fluid dynamics. Her innovations include shape-based cell sorting and point-of-need diagnostic devices. Notable achievements include cover articles in Lab Chip and media recognition for breakthroughs in blood plasma extraction and cyanobacteria separation. Grants & Awards: ARC DECRA Fellowship (2024–2027), JSPS Fellowship, Alfred Deakin Fellowship, and multiple scholarships. She reviews for ACS Nano , Lab on a Chip , and others, and co-edits journals like Biosensors . Advising: Supervises PhD projects on viscoelastic fluid physics and microfluidic platforms. Available for candidates in engineering, IT, physics, and biomedicine. Current focus includes non-Newtonian fluid dynamics and environmental monitoring. Labs/Teams: Leads research in AMPAM and collaborates with global institutions. Her lab develops cutting-edge microfluidic technologies and smart sensors for biomedical and environmental challenges.








