My research is guided by a fundamental question: "Can impactful research be conducted using simple, accessible tools?"I believe that scientific innovation should not only expand knowledge but also offer practical solutions to everyday challenges.
I collaborate with physicians, dentists, pathologists, and dermatologists to develop point-of-care (POC) diagnostic devices that are affordable, user-friendly, and suitable for use in resource-limited settings. My work focuses on frugal innovation, utilizing materials such as paper, thread, and polymer-based microfluidic platforms to design simple yet effective sensing devices.
In addition to healthcare applications, I am interested in addressing challenges such as food adulteration. There are significant health hazards associated with food adulteration, including toxicity, disease, and decreased nutritional value. The goal of my research is to create quick, easy, and reasonably priced assays to identify prevalent adulterants in common foods. These resources seek to improve food safety and boost customer trust in all contexts.
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A significant aspect of my research involves product development, translating laboratory findings into scalable, deployable solutions that can make a tangible impact beyond academic settings.Through these efforts, I aim to promote research that is accessible, practical, and capable of directly improving lives.
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Disease diagnosis
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Adulterant detection
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Product development
