Sumita Pennathur

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Professor

Contact

(805) 893-5510
Engineering Science Building, Room 3231C
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-5070

American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Sigma Gamma Tau National Honor Society
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Sigma Gamma Tau National Honor Society

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Research Description: 

The research in the Pennathur Laboratory is focused on novel studies of chemical and biological species using fabricated micro- and nanoscale devices. The scope of the research program is broad, spanning the fields of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Engineering. The research goals are also broad, focusing on the fundamental science of nanoscale systems, while also exploring exciting technological possibilities. Major efforts include, general electrokinetics, creating and developing enabling micro- and nanofluidic tools to identify and characterize chemical and biological compounds, improving current bionalaytical devices, and designing/engineering entire systems for point-of-care usage.