We do
NANO-IMAGING
to understand biofilm formation, structure and composition for molecular manipulation of biomaterials

We study
BIOFILMS
for application domains in food safety, animal health and biomedical industries

We do
MICROFLUIDICS
for studying bacterial biofilms, cell analysis, chemotaxis and biosensing

We develop
BIOSENSORS
for food safety, veterinary health and biomedical applications

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Bionano Lab, University of Guelph

Bionanolab at the School of Engineering, University of Guelph is focused on studying the nanoscale aspects of biological systems through instrumentation and nano-scale imaging tools. Our group fosters interdisciplinary approach to research in studies covering diverse topics of food, agricultural, and biomedical systems.

Our Laboratory

Bionano lab is located at the Thornbrough Building, School of Engineering of the University of Guelph. The lab is a multidisciplinary facility with a wide range of tools and instruments providing collaborative workspaces for nanoscale engineering research. The lab is configured for optical imaging, atomic force microscopy imaging, and microfluidics.

Our Projects

Our research interests include design, development and optimization of devices, tools, methodologies, and processes using nanoscale science and engineering for biological and agricultural systems. Research topics in the 'bio-nano' theme is a symbiosis of ideas from diverse fields, and calls for synergistic collaboration between engineers, chemists, biologists, physicists and other experts. In this broader context, we pursue research topics across multiple disciplines.

Teaching

The primary goal is to introduce students to the role of nanoscience and nanotechnology advances and research as applied to biological systems, and prepare a diverse set of students for their future studies and career. Fostering critical thinking, facilitating the acquisition of life-long learning skills and preparing students to function effectively are the expected outcomes of Professor Suresh's teaching.

Latest Publications

  • Single cell chemotactic response of Helicobacter Pylori to urea
  • Optical biosensors for the detection of food-borne pathogens
  • Electrochemical Biosensor for on-farm monitoring of non-esterified fatty acid
  • Antimicrobial activity of soy peptides using high throughput drug screening assay
  • Dual immunosensor for rapid detection of influenza A virus
  • Microscopic methods in biofilms research

More publications...

Funding & Sponsors

Contact Us

Bionanotechnology Laboratory
Suresh Neethirajan

School of Engineering
University of Guelph
Guelph, Ontario
Canada N1G 2W1

Office:
Room 3513 - Richards Building
50 Stone Road East

Lab: THRN 2133 BioNano Lab

Phone: (519) 824-4120 Ext 53922
Fax: (519) 836-0227

E-mail: [email protected]