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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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.