Dr. Ashish Jagtiani

Technologist, Entrepreneur, Innovator

Research Portfolio

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

Research Publication
2015
sensorsnanofabrication

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.

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

Nature Scientific Reports
2017
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.

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

Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
2011
microfluidicssensors

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.

A Microfluidic Multichannel Resistive Pulse Sensor Using Frequency Division Multiplexing

Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
2011
microfluidicssensors

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

A High Throughput Multiplexed Micro Coulter Counter Using Amplitude Modulation

Research Publication
2010
microfluidicssensors

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

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

Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A
2016
nanofabrication

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

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

Journal of Physics D
2017
nanofabrication

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

Soft Microgripping Using Ionic Liquids for High Temperature and Vacuum Applications

Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering
2011
microfluidics

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

Wavelet Transform-Based Methods for Denoising of Coulter Counter Signals

Measurement Science and Technology
2008
sensors

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

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

Measurement Science and Technology
2006
microfluidicssensors

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

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.

Featured Innovation: Portable Blood Testing Platform

Revolutionizing Point-of-Care Diagnostics

At Chronus Health, Dr. Jagtiani led the development of a breakthrough portable blood testing platform that delivers lab-quality results in minutes. This technology combines advanced microfluidics with sophisticated biosensors to enable rapid, accurate diagnostic testing anywhere.

  • Lab-quality results in minutes
  • Portable and user-friendly design
  • Accessible healthcare technology
  • Multiple biomarker analysis
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Chronus Health portable blood testing platform

Chronus Health portable blood testing platform delivering lab-quality results in minutes

Current Projects

Twenty Seven Labs Innovation

Dr. Jagtiani is currently leading Twenty Seven Labs, a consulting firm focused on enabling innovators to build products that create real clinical impact through strategic guidance and technical expertise in healthcare technology development.

Twenty Seven Labs works with healthcare technology companies and researchers to translate cutting-edge innovations into practical solutions that improve patient outcomes.