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Research Group
Impact, facilities, methodology, and collaborations driving our research program
Impact
Research Impact & Recognition
Journal Cover Feature
Analytical Chemistry
American Chemical Society (ACS)
Our research on solid-state nanopore biosensing was selected for the cover of ACS Analytical Chemistry — one of the highest-impact journals in analytical science.
100+Media Features Worldwide
Our protein identification research achieved global recognition, featured in over 100 international media outlets including ABC News Australia, 2GB Radio, Cosmos Magazine, and Science Daily. This work demonstrates the potential for early Alzheimer's detection from a single drop of blood.
ABC News2GB RadioCosmos MagazineScience Daily
319
Citations
$1.5M+
Total Funding
2
Patents Filed
10+
Industry Partners
Methodology
Research Approach & Techniques
Our interdisciplinary methodology combines experimental innovation with computational analysis
Nanofabrication
Advanced fabrication techniques including ion beam irradiation, controlled breakdown, and atomic layer deposition for creating ultra-thin nanopore membranes.
- Swift heavy ion irradiation at GSI
- Chemical track etching
- Controlled dielectric breakdown
- ALD coating and functionalization
High-Bandwidth Sensing
State-of-the-art electrical measurements capturing single-molecule translocation events with microsecond temporal resolution.
- 10 MHz acquisition rates
- Custom FPGA signal processing
- Low-noise amplification
- Temperature-controlled environment
Structural Characterization
Advanced imaging and scattering techniques to understand nanopore geometry and membrane properties at the atomic scale.
- Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)
- Transmission electron microscopy
- Atomic force microscopy
- Spectroscopic ellipsometry
Machine Learning Analytics
Cutting-edge AI algorithms for automated event detection, classification, and biomarker identification from nanopore signals.
- Deep neural networks
- Clustering algorithms (K-means, DBSCAN)
- Feature extraction pipelines
- GPU-accelerated processing
Infrastructure
Research Facilities
Co-managing state-of-the-art laboratories enabling cutting-edge research
Biosensing Laboratory
High-bandwidth nanopore sensing systems with up to 10 MHz acquisition, supporting single-molecule protein and nucleic acid analysis.
Solid State Nanopore Lab
Complete nanopore fabrication suite including controlled breakdown systems and track-etch technology for membrane production.
Thin Film Deposition Lab
Atomic layer deposition and characterization facilities for advanced membrane functionalization and coating development.
Computing Infrastructure
NVIDIA GPU clusters and Google Cloud resources for machine learning model development and large-scale data analysis.
Network
Research Collaborations
Industry Partners
- Thaum Pty LtdAlzheimer's biomarker detection
- Rio TintoHeavy metal ion sensing
- NVIDIAGPU computing
- Google CloudCloud computing
- New Frontier TechnologiesSpace applications coatings
Government & Health
- ACT HealthEnvironmental health monitoring
- Icon WaterWater quality analysis
- ACT Office of WaterDisaster response monitoring
International Institutions
- GSI GermanyIon track technology
- Ohio State UniversityBiosensing research
- Australian SynchrotronSAXS beamtime
- JCSMR (ANU)Biomedical research
Interested in Collaborating?
I'm always looking for opportunities to collaborate on innovative biosensing and diagnostics research.