Postdocs
Visiting Scholars
5th Year Graduate Students
4th Year Graduate Students
3rd Year Graduate Students
2nd Year Graduate Students
1st Year Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
Ilhoon Jang – Postdoc
Email: iroon.jang@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees:
Postdoc, Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mar 2018 ~ , Hanyang Univ., Seoul, Korea
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Feb 2018, Hanyang Univ., Seoul, Korea
M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Feb 2012, Hanyang Univ., Seoul, Korea
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Feb 2010, Hanyang Univ., Seoul, Korea
Research Project: My research interests include improving the efficiency and usability of emerging diagnostic platforms such as paper-based microfluidic device. I’m focused on the development of the paper-based viscometer for measuring saliva and plasma. This device aims to measure viscosity rapidly and easily using a smartphone.
Tugba Ozer – Postdoc
Email: tugba.ozer@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees:
Ph.D., Bioengineering, Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul, Turkey
M.S., Bioengineering, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
B.S., Chemical Engineering, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
Research Project: My research goal is to demonstrate a point-of-care system for fast and early detection of aerosolized viral particles.
Lauro Pradela – Visiting Scholar
Email: lauropradela@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees:
M.S., Chemistry, 2014 – 2016, Federal University of Uberlândia – Brazil
B.S., Chemistry, 2010 – 2014, Federal University of Uberlândia – Brazil
Research Project: My research project aims to develop low cost paper-based electrodes and thermoplastic electrodes. The devices are used to detect species of environmental and alimentary interest using microfluidic systems. The main purpose is to simplify testing by direct sample analysis.
Daniel Carrao – Visiting Scholar
Email: daniel.carrao@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees:
M.S., Chemistry, 2013-2015, University of Sao Paulo – Brazil
B.S., Chemistry, 2007-2011, University of Sao Paulo – Brazil
Research Project: My research aims to develop a microfluidic analytical device that allows a fast and simple determination on-site of various pesticides after spraying operations in citrus fields.
Pornphimon “Paully” Kamnoet – Visiting Scholar
Email: pornphimon.kn@gmail.com
Previous Degrees:
B.SC., Chemistry, 2011-2014, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Research Project: Development of paper-based analytical devices for the detection of heavy metals in environmental samples.
Manassawee “Wee” Janrod – Visiting Scholar
Email: manassawee.j@hotmail.com
Previous Degrees:
M.S., Chemistry, 2014-2017, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
B.S., Chemistry, 2010-2014, Burapha University, Thailand
Research Project: My research focuses on the development of electrochemical paper-based analytical devices for the determination of nephrolithiasis biomarker. The device aims to use as a point of care (POC) device for medical applications.
Ishola Sunday – Visiting Scholar
Email: techjoyadisco@yahoo.com
Previous Degrees:
Post Graduate Diploma (M.S.), Chemistry, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria
Research Project: Fabrication of paper based analytical devices suitable for the detection of drug and pesticide residue in aqua-cultural products.
Kate Berg – 5th Year Graduate Student
Email: kathleen.berg@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Biochemistry B.S.
Research Project: I currently am doing research with thermoplastic electrodes, made up of plastic and graphite, to detect environmental pollutants. Besides characterizing the thermoplastic electrode properties, a current focus is automating air pollution toxicity measurements.
Chateaubriand STEM Fellow 2018/2019
Group Publications:
“Characterizing nonconstant instrumental variance in emerging miniaturized analytical techniques,” Noblitt, S. D.; Berg, K. E.; Cate, D. M.; Henry, C. S. Anal. Chim. Acta, 2016, 915, 64-73.
“Manganese Detection Using Stencil-Printed Carbon Ink Electrodes on Transparency Film,” Berg, K. E.; Adkins, J. Al; Boyle, S. E.; Henry, C. S., Electroanalysis, 2016, 28, 679-684.
Alyssa Kava – 4th Year Graduate Student
Email: alyssa.kava@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: Creighton University, Chemistry B.S.
Research Project: My research project involves the simultaneous detection of multiple analytes on an individual ePAD.
Group Publications:
“Beyond the Lateral Flow Assay: A Review of Paper-based Microfluidics” Carrell, C.S., Kava, A., Nguyen, M.P., Menger, R.F, Munshi, Z., Call, Z., Nussbaum, M., Henry, C.S. Microelectronic Engineering, 2018, Accepted Manuscript.
“Janus Electrochemistry: Simultaneous Electrochemical Detection at Multiple Working Conditions in a Paper-based Analytical Device” Nantaphol, S., Kava, A.A., Channon, R.B., Kondo, T., Siangproh, W., Chailapakul, O., Henry, C.S. Analytica Chimica Acta, 2019, Accepted Manuscript, DOI:10.1016/j.aca.2019.01.026
Eka Noviana – 4th Year Graduate Student
Email: eka.noviana@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, Pharmaceutical Science B.S.
Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, Pharmacist
University of Arizona, Chemistry M.S.
Research Project: My research focuses on developing low-cost sensors for bioanalytical applications. I have worked on studying paper-based electrochemical sensors utilizing microwire electrodes and a relatively new class material called thermoplastic electrodes for the last 3 years. I am currently working on developing rapid tests for detecting viruses and small molecules analytes using lateral flow assays.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship Award for General Chemistry Labs, 2017
Group Publications:
“Thermoplastic Electrode Arrays in Electrochemical Paper-Based Analytical Devices” Noviana, E., Klunder, K.J., Channon, R.B., Henry, C.S. Analytical Chemistry. 2019, Accepted Manuscript, DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b05218
“Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices: Emerging Themes and Applications,” Yang, Y.; Noviana, E.; Nguyen, M. P.; Geiss, B. J.; Dandy, D. S.; Henry, C. S. Anal. Chem., 2016, 89, 71-91.
“Development of a Quasi-Steady Flow Electrochemical Paper-Based Analytical Device,” Adkins, J.A.; Noviana, E.; Henry, C. S. Anal. Chem., 2016, 88, 10639-10647.
Cody Carrell – 3rd Year Graduate Student
Email: Cody.Carrell@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: Carthage College, Chemistry B.A.
Research Project: My research involves developing analytical methods to detect and quantify pathogens for environmental and medicinal applications. Specifically, I’m focused on the use of paper-based devices to simplify testing for the end-user and to keep costs relatively low.
Winner of Innovation in Natural Sciences Award, CSU Demo Day, 2019
Vice President for Research (VPR) Fellow, 2018
Silver award for CSU Ventures Drivers of Innovation award, 2017
Graduate Teaching Assistantship Award for General Chemistry Labs, 2017
Group Publications:
“Paper-Based Enzyme Competition Assay for Detecting Falsified β-Lactam Antibiotics,” Boehle, K.E.; Carrell, C.S.; Caraway, J.; Henry, C.S. ACS Sens, 2018 .
“Beyond the Lateral Flow Assay: A Review of Paper-based Microfluidics” Carrell, C.S., Kava, A., Nguyen, M.P., Menger, R.F, Munshi, Z., Call, Z., Nussbaum, M., Henry, C.S. Microelectronic Engineering, 2018, Accepted Manuscript.
Sidhartha Jain – 3rd Year Graduate Student
Email: sid.jain@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees and Experience: Louisiana Tech University, Biomedical Engineering B.S.
Drexel University, Biomedical Engineering M.S.
Diagnostics For All Inc., Product Engineer II
Janacare Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Scientist
Research Project: My research focuses on the development of rapid, low-cost technology for the measurement of aerosol oxidative activity.
International Presidential Fellow 2017/18
Cynthia McCord – 3rd Year Graduate Student
Email: Cynthia.Mccord@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: University of West Florida, Chemistry B.S.
Research Project: My project focuses on the development of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy sensors for biological applications.
Zach Call – 2nd Year Graduate Student
Email: Zach.Call@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: Mount St. Mary’s University, Chemistry B.S.
Research Project: My research project aims to create a microfluidic paper-based device for point of care analysis that is cheap and user-friendly. This device could be used for the detection and quantification of multiple applications such as salmonella detection.
Group Publications:
“Beyond the Lateral Flow Assay: A Review of Paper-based Microfluidics” Carrell, C.S., Kava, A., Nguyen, M.P., Menger, R.F, Munshi, Z., Call, Z., Nussbaum, M., Henry, C.S. Microelectronic Engineering, 2018, Accepted Manuscript.
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Kaylee Clark – 2nd Year Graduate Student
Email: Kaylee.Marie.Clark@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: Clemson University, Chemistry B.S.
Research Project: My research focuses on developing low-cost electrochemical devices for bioanalytical applications. I am currently working on the applications of thermoplastic graphite electrodes.
Ruth Menger – 2nd Year Graduate Student
Email: mengerrf@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: James Madison University, Chemistry B.S.
Research Project: My project focuses on the development of sensors to detect pesticides and insecticides and help diagnose problems with citrus greening disease, a disease plaguing citrus groves all over the world.
Group Publications:
“Beyond the Lateral Flow Assay: A Review of Paper-based Microfluidics” Carrell, C.S., Kava, A., Nguyen, M.P., Menger, R.F, Munshi, Z., Call, Z., Nussbaum, M., Henry, C.S. Microelectronic Engineering, 2018, Accepted Manuscript.
Alec Richardson – 2nd Year Graduate Student
Email: Alec.Richardson@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: Wichita State University, B.S. in Biomedical Engineering
Research Project: My research focuses on developing “gut-on-chip” models of intestinal physiology and pathophysiology using organotypic human intestinal tissue slices. By integrating live tissue with microfluidics, imaging, and electrochemical sensing, I want to better understand the role that the intestines play in human health and determine how dysbiosis (changes in gut microbiota) affects diseases such as IBD, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and various neurological diseases.
2019-2020 Gaussi Fellow
Jeremy Link – 1st Year Graduate Student
Email: jeremy.link@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: Seattle University, Biochemistry B.S., Military Science Minor
Research Project: My project will focus on paper-based immunoassays.
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Kate McMahon – 1st Year Graduate Student
Email: catherine.mcmahon@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, Chemistry B.S.
Research Project: My project aims at creating a chemical sensor to detect heavy metal concentrations. Specifically, I am working on designing and synthesizing nanoscale materials that can be used to sense heavy metals in a variety of mediums. The goal is to create a paper-based sensor that has low limits of detection that can be used outside of traditional lab settings.
Chloe Chou – Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemical and Biological Engineering
Research Project: My research is focused on using electrochemistry to detect contamination in milk.
Nick Bruns – Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
Research Project: My research is focused on the use of alternative materials for the development of new thermoplastic electrodes.
Kyle Howe – Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemical & Biological Engineering, Music Performance
Research Project: I am researching the use of low cost paper-based immunoassays to detect and quantify histamine and progesterone presence for use in third world countries.
