Title: Photonic Integrated Biosensors for Point-of-Care Applications

Biography:

Highly motivated professional with extensive experience and knowledge in research and technology development, project management, business development and new product innovation in High Tech Systems and Materials, having excellent expertise in particular with integrated photonics, optoelectronics, MEMS and biosensors, cleanroom production techniques, Silicon waveguide technology, inkjet printing technology, microfluidic structures, Lab-on-a-Chip systems, Point-of-Care devices, microscopy and medical diagnostics. Creative, customer-oriented, self-starter, flexible and well-organized having outstanding ability to lead multidisciplinary R&D teams and coordinate resources through all project stages for a successful achievement of all project goals. Proven track record in development of innovative sensor technologies based on smart materials and novel production techniques, resulting in the worldwide patented photonic sensor nanotechnology platform that is highlighted by the reputable business magazine FORBES as one of the “13 Amazing New Nanotechnologies”, and project management of innovative sensor products based on advanced optoelectronic systems, internationally recognized with the prestigious European Lab-on-a-Chip Nanodevices Technology Innovation Leadership Award from FROST & SULLIVAN.

Abstract

In this invited Plenary presentation, I will talk about the research, development and commercialization of photonic integrated biosensors and their application for sensitive, rapid and multiplex detection of various analytes such as micro-organisms (viruses and bacteria) and biomarkers (proteins and DNA/RNA molecules). These biosensors can be applied in various application areas such as health care, e.g. for early diagnosis of cancer and heart diseases, food industry, e.g. for sensitive and fast detection of antibiotics in dairy products, national security, environmental monitoring, Pharma R&D, etc. The high sensitivity that photonic integrated biosensors can achieve could result to less sample pre-concentration handling, which contributes to faster analysis and savings on operational costs. Moreover, these biosensors are easy-to-use and compact, offering the possibility for development of portable/handheld devices. As such, photonic integrated biosensors are excellent candidates for fast and accurate analyte detection at the point-of-care settings such as airports, COVID-19 test streets, doctor’s offices or even at home.