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.
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.
View PublicationComparison 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.
View in Nature Scientific ReportsAn 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.
View PublicationA 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.
View PublicationA 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.
View PublicationInitial 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.
View PublicationHighly 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.
View PublicationSoft 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.
View PublicationWavelet 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.
View PublicationDetection 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.
View PublicationWork 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.
View PatentsPortable 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.
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.