Research Projects

Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry

The unifying theme of our research program is the development of multifunctional, miniaturized analytical devices with integrated components on a single substrate.

Ultrasmall Electrochemical Devices

We are using a basic construct to develop fast microelectrochemical immunoassays (on volumes less than 1µL) and to investigate new approaches for analysis of neurotransmitters.
Individually-addresssable micro- and nano-electrode structures and fundamental electrochemistry
Microelectrochemical Analyis and Assays
Devices for detection of neurotransmitters

Magnetohydrodynamics and Magnetic Field Effects for Microfluidics: Fundamentals and Applications

We have developed a new method for stirring on a picoliter scale, moving solutions from one site to another on a chip for processing, and forcing solvent through channels to carry out separations of mixtures.

Patterning through Self-Assembly and Potential-Directed Approaches

We have ongoing projects on the stability of self-assembled monolayers (SAM) as a function of potential, time, conditions, environment, and solvents.