Madhukar Varshney

Background

About Madhukar Varshney

As an Edupreneur setting up a newer way of engaging with students (KG-10) to prepare them for the future. As a Researcher, • Accomplished multidisciplinary Scientist with experience in both industry/start-up and academic settings with a strong focus on multidisciplinary and integration proficiency developing microfluidics and nanofluidics-based biosensors with applications in various sectors including in-vitro diagnostics, medical devices, environmental, food and bio-safety. • Expertise in advancing medical device development from the research stage to commercialization stage. Prototype design & development, system Integration, writing SOPs, QC, protocol development & optimization, process validation, technology-transfer from lab to commercial product release and automation. • Extensive hands-on experience in developing immunoassays, multiplex assays, single use cartridge sensors, ELISA, dot blot, western blot, PCR, quantitative PCR, RNA/DNA isolation, surface chemistry/modification, protein conjugation/labeling chemistries. • Cleanroom fabrication- MEMS/NEMS devices- thin film deposition, lithography, mask design, etching, metal deposition, etc. • Proficient in Next-Generation solid-state sequencing platform- electrochemical/electrical detection in microfluidics platform (proof-of-principle/concepts, Nucleic acid-based diagnostic assay development, optimize protocol performance, detector design/testing, process validation and data analysis). • Innovative, creative thinker, self-starter, problem-solver, team-player, highly motivated with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. 15 publications 2 patents 30 national and international presentations 1 book chapter