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
Kira Rahn – Postdoc
Email: Kira.rahn@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees:
B.A. ACS Chemistry and Mathematics, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Research Project: My research focuses on the development of low-cost electrochemical immunoassays for the detection of infectious diseases using microfluidic devices and an NFC-powered potentiostat.
Thaisa Baldo – Postdoc
Email: Thaisa.Baldo@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees:
B.Sc., Chemistry, São Paulo State University, Brazil
M.Sc., Chemistry, São Paulo State University, Brazil
Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
Research Project: My research focuses on developing low-cost immunoassays to detect SARS-CoV-2, related viruses, and other infectious diseases, including bacteria.
Soma Papp – Visiting Scholar
Email: soma.papp@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: B.Sc., Chemical Engineer, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
M.Sc., Chemical Engineer, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
Ph.D., Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary
Research Project: Research Project: My research focuses on developing a low-cost microfluidic device for early-stage cancer diagnosis.
Pornchanok “Som-O” Punnoy – Visiting Scholar
Email: pornchanok9101995@gmail.com
Previous Degrees: B.Sc. (Chemistry), Thammasart University, Bangkok, Thailand
M.Sc. (Petrochemistry and Polymer science), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Ph.D. (Material science), Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Research Project: Research Project: My research interest lie in the colorimetric sensor for healthcare application just like Modification of natural fibrous materials for SAR-COV-2 diagnosis and pH-simulated theranostic application.
Dirk Johan De Beer – Visiting Scholar
Email: Dirk.DeBeer@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: BEng Electronic Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
BEng (Hons) Microelectronic Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
MEng Microelectronic Engineering, University of Pretoria, South Africa.
Research Project: Research Project: My research focuses on the development of low-cost impedance spectroscopy instrumentation. We have done application testing with, Salts, Nitrate detection, and Bacterial metabolic activity monitoring.
Publications:
“Validation of Low-Cost Impedance Analyzer via Nitrate Detection.” De Beer, D.J. & Joubert, T.-H. Sensors, 2021, DOI: 10.3390/s21196695
“Undersampling and Saturation for Impedance Spectroscopy Performance.” De Beer, D.J. & Joubert, T.-H. IEEE Sensors, 2021, DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2021.3105317
“Non-Destructive Impedance Monitoring of Bacterial Metabolic Activity towards Continuous Lead Biorecovery.” Andrews, G., Neveling, O., De Beer, D.J., Chirwa, E.M.N., Brink, H.G. & Joubert, T.-H. Sensors, 2022, DOI: 10.3390/s22187045
Nutnaree “Nice” Fukana – Visiting Scholar
Email: Nutnaree.Fukana@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: B.Sc. (Chemistry), Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
M.Sc. (Chemistry), Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Ph.D. (Chemistry), Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Research Project: My research focuses on the development of magnetophoretic-based electrochemical immunoassays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2.
Elisa Bottelli – Visiting Scholar
Email: Elisa.Bottelli@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: Bachelor in Technological Chemistry at Campinas State University (Unicamp), Brazil
Research Project: Research Project: My research focuses in developing a low-cost 3D printed electrochemical sensor for the detection of pesticides.
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.
Amanda Cherwin – 5th Year Graduate Student
Email: amanda.cherwin@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: Milwaukee School of Engineering, B.S. in Biomolecular Engineering,
McHenry County College, A.E.S. in Chemical Engineering
Research Project: I am working to further develop “gut-on-chip” models to study intestinal physiology via the integration of live tissue with microfluidics, imaging, and electrochemical sensing. I am also working on the development of paper-based analytical devices for point-of-care diagnostics related to Heart Failure, as well as Sickle Cell Disease.
Group Publications:
“Microfluidic organotypic device to test intestinal mucosal barrier permeability ex vivo.” Cherwin, A.E., Templeton, H.N., Ehrlich, A.T., Patlin, B.H., Henry, C.S., & Tobet, S.A. Lab on a Chip, 2023, DOI: 10.1039/D3LC00615H
“User-friendly, magnetically sealed plug-and-play sensor module for online electrochemical sensing for fluidic devices” Roley, A., Clark, K., Richardson, A., Martinez, B., Tobet, S., Henry, C.S. Chem Rxiv, 2021, DOI: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2021-tth3p
Eli Barstis – 4th Year Graduate Student
Email: ebarstis@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: Hamilton College, B.A. in Chemistry and Art
Research Project: The goal of my research is to create an inexpensive, user-friendly microfluidic device for diagnostic use.
Group Publications:
“Capillary flow-driven immunoassay platform for COVID-19 antigen diagnostics.” Link, J.S., Carrell, C.S., Jang, I., Barstis, E.J.O, Call, Z.D., Bellows, R.A., O’Donnell-Sloan, J.J., Terry, J.S., Anderson, L.B.R., Panraksa, Y., Geiss, B.J., Dandy, D.S., & Henry, C.S. Analytica Chimica Acta, 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341634
Trey Pittman – 4th Year Graduate Student
Email: trey.pittman@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: Mississippi College, B.S. in Biochemistry
Research Project: My research focuses on the development of paper-based analytical devices for point-of-care diagnostics.
Group Publications:
“Electrochemical Immunosensor for the Quantification of Galectin-3 in Salivas.” Pittman, T.W., Zhang, X., Punyadeera, C. & Henry, C.S. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2023, DOI:/10.1016/j.snb.2023.134811
“Saliva-based microfluidic point-of-care diagnostic” Pittman, T.W., Desci, D.B., Punyadeera, C. and Henry, C.S. Theranostics, 2023, DOI: 10.7150/thno.78872
“Electrochemical Capillary Driven Immunoassay for Detection of SARS-CoV-2″ Clark, K.M., Schenkel, M.S., Pittman, T.W., Samper, I.C., Anderson, L.B.R., Khamcharoen, W., Elmegerhi, S., Perera, R., Siangproh, W., Kennan, A.J., Geiss, B.J., Dandy, D.S., and Henry, C.S. ACS Measurement Science Au, 2022, DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.2c00037
Prakash “Kash” Aryal – 3rd Year Graduate Student
Email: Prakash.Aryal@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: B.S., Chemistry with Minor in Mathematics, Texas A&M International University
Research Project: My research focuses on creating a rapid and user-friendly sensor designed for detecting water contaminants such as heavy metals, nutrients, pesticides, PFAS, and more, particularly in resource limited settings.
Group Publications:
“Capillary Flow-Driven Microfluidics Combined with a Paper Device for Fast User-Friendly Detection of Heavy Metals in Water.” Aryal, P., Brack, E., Alexander, T. & Henry, C.S. Analytical Chemistry, 2023, DOI:/10.1021/acs.analchem.3c00378
“Smartphone-enabled green anthocyanin sensor for Fe(III) sensing on paper using capillary-driven microfluidics.” Aryal, P., Indrianingsih, A.W., & Henry, C.S. Green Analytical Chemistry, 2024, DOI:/10.1016/j.greeac.2023.100091
“Microfluidics in environmental analysis: advancements, challenges, and future prospects for rapid and efficient monitoring.” Aryal, P., Hefner, C., Martinez, B., & Henry, C.S. Lab on a Chip, 2023, DOI:/10.1039/D3LC00871A
Rae Bellows – 2nd Year Graduate Student
Email: rae.bellows@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degrees: B.S., Chemistry, Colorado State University
Research Project: My research focuses on the development of the eCaDI.
Group Publications:
“Capillary flow-driven immunoassay platform for COVID-19 antigen diagnostics.” Link, J.S., Carrell, C.S., Jang, I., Barstis, E.J.O, Call, Z.D., Bellows, R.A., O’Donnell-Sloan, J.J., Terry, J.S., Anderson, L.B.R., Panraksa, Y., Geiss, B.J., Dandy, D.S., & Henry, C.S. Analytica Chimica Acta, 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341634
Joowon Park – 2nd Year Graduate Student
Email: joowon.park@colostate.edu
Previous Degrees: B.S., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei Univeristy, Republic of Korea
M.S., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea
Research Project: My research focuses on the development of analytical devices for point-of-care molecular diagnostics.
Claire Hefner – 2nd Year Graduate Student
Email: claire.hefner@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: B.A., The College of Wooster
Research Project: My work focuses on developing fast-flow paper-based microfluidic devices for environmental monitoring.
Emie Marin – 2nd Year Graduate Student
Email: emie.marin@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: B.S in Chemistry, Florida International University
Research Project: My research project will focus on optimizing thermoplastic electrodes for immunoassay applications.
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Max Bridges – 1st Year Graduate Student
Email: maxwell.bridges@colostate.edu
Undergraduate Degree: B.A. in Chemistry, Ithaca College
Research Project: My work currently involves the investigation of laser-induced graphene (LIG) electrodes and their applications.
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Henri Berry – Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemistry
Previous Licences: Pharmaceutical Technician License, Baker College
Research Project: I want to learn about my favorite branch of Chemistry (analytical) while taking the opportunity to learn more about biochemistry!
Wyatt Hummel – Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemistry
Research Project: I am assisting on a project involving quantitative electrochemical detection of disease markers.
Bethany Unruh – Undergraduate Student
Major: Chemistry (forensic focus)
Research Project: I am working with the group on the Capillary Driven Immunoassay for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid proteins.
