A Microfluidic Biosensor to Detect a
Specific Respiratory Pathogen
Author:
Maliheh Azimi Roueini (Graduate Student)Co-Authors:
Faculty Mentor(s):
Amal Kabalan, Electrical EngineeringFunding Source:
Graduate fellowshipAbstract
Micropillar array electrodes have many benefits, such as increased mass transport, lower detection limit, and potential to be miniaturized; hence, they play a crucial role in electrochemical biosensors. Geometrical parameters of micropillars (shape, height, etc.) affect the surface area of the electrode and improve the operation of biosensors. In this study, we investigated the effects of the different shapes of micropillars in a microfluidic biosensor on the response current by COMSOL Multiphysics. Finally, we designed a microfluidic biosensor consisting of micropillar array electrodes in order to detect a specific respiratory pathogen.