Dr. Ashish Jagtiani

Research Focus

Dr. Ashish V. Jagtiani has made significant contributions to microfluidics, nanofabrication, sensor technologies, and point-of-care diagnostics. His research focuses on developing innovative technologies at the interface of microfluidics, semiconductor devices, and biomedical applications to create practical solutions addressing real-world challenges in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and scientific instrumentation.

All Research
Microfluidics
Sensors
Nanofabrication
Healthcare

Silicon Nanowire Field Effect Transistor Sensors

This study presents an enhanced CMOS-compatible process for fabricating silicon nanowire FET sensors, achieving minimal sensor-to-sensor variations and improved sensitivity for potential diagnostic applications.

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Comparison between Field Effect Transistors and Bipolar Junction Transistors as Transducers in Electrochemical Sensors

This research compares FET and BJT transducers in electrochemical sensors, demonstrating that BJT sensors offer superior signal-to-noise ratios and sensitivity, beneficial for mobile sensing applications.

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An Impedimetric Approach for Accurate Particle Sizing Using a Microfluidic Coulter Counter

This paper discusses the design and testing of a microfabricated Coulter counter for precise particle size measurement, utilizing coplanar electrodes to achieve accurate sizing with reduced error.

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A Microfluidic Multichannel Resistive Pulse Sensor Using Frequency Division Multiplexing

The work demonstrates an on-chip multiplexed multichannel resistive pulse sensor employing frequency division multiplexing to enhance throughput in microparticle counting.

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A High Throughput Multiplexed Micro Coulter Counter Using Amplitude Modulation

This publication presents the design and testing of a multiplexed multichannel Coulter counter that uses amplitude modulation to achieve high-throughput microparticle counting.

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Initial Evaluation and Comparison of Plasma Damage to Atomic Layer Carbon Materials

This study evaluates plasma-induced damage to atomic layer carbon materials, comparing conventional and low electron temperature plasma sources.

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Highly Selective Dry Etching of Polystyrene-Poly(methyl methacrylate) Block Copolymer

The research proposes a selective PMMA removal method from block copolymers using gas pulsing cyclic etching with carbon monoxide-based plasmas.

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Soft Microgripping Using Ionic Liquids for High Temperature and Vacuum Applications

This article explores the use of ionic liquids in droplet-based microgrippers, suitable for high-temperature and vacuum environments, for micro-object manipulation.

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Wavelet Transform-Based Methods for Denoising of Coulter Counter Signals

The paper develops a process based on discrete wavelet transforms for denoising and baseline correction of signals from Coulter counters, enhancing measurement accuracy.

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Detection and Counting of Micro-Scale Particles and Pollen Using a Multi-Aperture Coulter Counter

This study demonstrates a high-throughput, all-electronic Coulter-type sensor with multiple sensing microapertures for detecting and counting microscale particles and pollen.

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Work Related to Chronus Health

Devices, Cartridges, and Sensors for Analyzing a Biological Sample: Dr. Jagtiani is listed as the inventor on several patents filed by Chronus Health, focusing on devices and sensors designed for analyzing biological samples, such as blood or saliva. These innovations aim to provide rapid and accurate diagnostics at the point of care.


Chronus Health's Mission and Impact: Under Dr. Jagtiani's technical leadership, Chronus Health has been recognized for transforming point-of-care blood testing by developing a compact, easy-to-use device that delivers lab results in minutes, thereby improving healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes.

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Portable Blood Testing Platform

At Chronus Health, Dr. Jagtiani led the development of a groundbreaking portable blood testing platform that delivers rapid, real-time diagnostics at the point of care. The technology addresses critical gaps in healthcare delivery by providing fast and accurate results from small blood samples, enabling more effective clinical decision-making in decentralized settings.

Portable Blood Testing Platform

Key innovations include:

  • Miniaturized microfluidic sample handling
  • Integrated sensing technologies
  • Real-time data processing algorithms
  • Point-of-care diagnostics integration

These innovations have resulted in a compact, easy-to-use device that delivers lab results in minutes, significantly improving healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes, especially in resource-constrained environments.

Current Projects

Currently, Dr. Jagtiani is engaged in a stealth startup in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on cutting-edge technologies that merge his expertise in microfluidics, semiconductor devices, and healthcare diagnostics. His work continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, aiming to create scalable solutions that improve healthcare access and outcomes globally.

For a comprehensive list of Dr. Jagtiani's publications and contributions, please refer to his profiles on Google Scholar and ResearchGate.