Amar S. Basu
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About
Amar S. Basu is a pioneer in the field of microfluidics and high-throughput screening (HTS), with a focus on merging optical and mechanical tools to probe biological systems. His research centers on developing novel platforms for screening physical stimuli—such as light and flow—alongside traditional chemical assays. Basu’s major contributions include the invention of “optical microplates” for high-throughput screening of photosynthesis in lipid-producing algae, a work cited over 50 times that addresses a critical gap in biofuel research. He also advanced cell-based HTS by engineering microfluidic systems for encapsulating eukaryotic cells in alginate capsules, enabling viability in droplet assays—a breakthrough cited 20 times. Additionally, Basu explored bio-inspired robotics, demonstrating propulsion and steering of a floating mini-robot using thermal Marangoni flow, a creative application of surface tension physics. His work, though modest in citation volume, is notable for its interdisciplinary impact, bridging engineering, biology, and energy research. Basu’s innovations offer scalable tools for studying cellular responses to physical cues, making him a key figure in the evolution of next-generation screening technologies.
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