SURF Mentoring

Potential projects/topics: We will develop wearable electrochemical biosensors to monitor biomarkers in biofluids such as sweat, saliva, tears, and interstitial fluid for the continuous and non-invasive monitoring of medical-relevant biomarkers. We will fabricate stretchable electrodes and soft microfluidics for on-body devices. We will modify the electrode surface with enzymes, antibodies, and aptamers for the specific detection of target molecules. The device will be tested on human subjects. The initial project will involve the fabrication, validation, and testing of glucose biosensors for diabetes patients, and lactate biosensors to monitor athletes’ performance. Data will be collected, treated, and analyzed to produce scientific reports.

Potential skills gained: Biosensor fabrication; Electrochemistry; Testing human sample (sweat, saliva); scientific writing

Required qualifications or skills: Chemistry, Biology, Material Sciences

Direct mentor: Faculty/P.I., Post-doctorate, Graduate Student