Current Lab Personnel
Amir Zavareh
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Lab Tenure: 2019 - present
Education
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2019
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 2013
Research Interests
My interest is designing circuits and systems to be used in biomedical applications. These systems are to be used for diagnosis and real time monitoring, among other applications.
Ananthakrishnan Soundaram Jeevarathinam
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Lab Tenure: 2019 - present
Education
Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Madras, 2015
Research Interests
His research interest is in the area of bio-sensing and bio-imaging. His current research focus is on developing phosphorescent, biocompatible metabolite sensors. His future goal is to start a research group with focus on solving persistent challenges in biomedicine through materials chemistry. He is actively seeking faculty opportunities in teaching and research.
Dayle Kotturi
Graduate Student
Lab Tenure: 2017 - present
Education
Pursuing Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
M.S., Electrical Engineering, Santa Clara University, 2013
M.A.Sc., Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo, 1989
B.A.Sc., Civil Engineering, University of Waterloo, 1987
Research Interests
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) sensors showing real-time, reversible response to dynamic changes in target analyte
Tokunbo "TJ" Falohun
Graduate Student
Lab Tenure: 2017 - present
Education
Pursuing Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2019
B.S., Bioengineering, University of Maryland - College Park, 2015
Interests
My research intemplantable biosensors, biomaterials, chronic kidney disease, diabetes My current research focuses on the development of multianalyte implantable biosensors for the measurement of biomarkers associated with diabetes and chronic kidney disease. I am also very interested in translating medical research to real-world innovations through entrepreneurship.
Jesse Fine
Graduate Student
Lab Tenure: 2018 - present
Education
Pursuing Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
B.S., Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 2018
Interests
Hi! I'm passionate about reducing the cost of healthcare through the development of remote monitoring systems and computational modeling. Remote monitoring systems can help users monitor their health, preventing serious events and reinforcing treatment adherence. Computational modeling, on the other hand, can dramatically reduce the cost and time required to develop medical devices by calculating and predicting the results of experiments without needing to perform them. Specifically, I use Monte Carlo modeling to represent optically functionalized biosensors as well as wearable pulse oximeters. I also use multiphysics modeling to recreate in-vitro and in-vivo testing conditions.
Brian Serivuth Ko
Graduate Student
Lab Tenure: 2019 - present
Education
Pursuing Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
B.S., Biological Engineering, Mississippi State University, 2019
Interests
I am interested in the development of in vitro testing systems for the validation of optical biosensors in conditions closely replicating those found in vivo. Outside of the lab, I'm a fan of sports, music, and most things related to Cambodia.
Waqas Saleem
Graduate Student
Lab Tenure: 2020 - present
Education
Pursuing Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
M.S., Biology, City College (CUNY), 2013
B.S., Biotechnology, University of Karachi, 2010
Interests
I am very passionate about developing biosensors and point-of-care devices. For the past decade, I have been involved in developing electrochemical biosensors and lateral flow assays for neurotransmitters, fibrinogen and gentamicin molecules. Currently, I’m developing various hydrogel matrices for optical-based glucose biosensor. Outside of lab, I’m culinary expert in Indian/Pakistani cuisine and I love learning new dishes from different culture and travelling the world for food.
Mohammed Haque
Graduate Student
Lab Tenure: 2019 - present
Education
Pursuing M.Eng. in Biomedical Engineering
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2019
Interests
I am currently investigating the use of various sterilization methods on hydrogel-based optical biosensors.
