The lab's work is divided into two primary research areas: gas sensors and biosensors.
In biosensor research, the focus is on developing different methods to isolate extracellular vesicles (EVs) from biofluids and efficiently detect EV-derived biomarkers for diagnosis and prognosis of lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer. Additionally, it focuses on creating reliable breath sensors to diagnose various cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Gas sensor research emphasizes the design, development, and characterization of sensors for detecting a variety of hazardous and toxic gases, including flammable gases (hydrogen, methane) and poisonous gases (ammonia, carbon monoxide). The research also extends to the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in breath for potential medical diagnostics. The facility is equipped with a gas calibration facility that can handle eleven gases, including explosive, toxic, and volatile compounds. Major equipment includes a gas calibration system, spectrometer, electrochemical workstation, picoliter dispensing unit, thermal evaporation system, and microwave synthesizer. The lab is particularly focused on the design and characterization of gas sensors, with specific applications in space missions.