Prof. Dr. Arben MERKOÇIH-Index: 90
Catalan Institute of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (ICN2), Barcelona, Spain, EU
Position: ICREA (Catalan Institution for Research & Advanced Studies Research Professor & Group Leader Nanobioelectronics & Biosensors, Catalan Institute of Nanoscience & Nanotechnology (ICN2), Barcelona, Spain
Specialization: Nanobiosensors, nanomotors
At the NANOCON´22 conference Prof. Arben Merkoci will present the opening plenary lecture "REASSURED Nanobiosensors for Ubiquitous Diagnostics".
Personal Background and Education:
Arben Merkoçi (60) born in Tirana has received his M.S. degree in Industrial Chemistry in 1986 and PhD. degree in University of Tirana (Albania). He was a postdoctoral fellow in Chemistry at the University of Ioannina (Greece), the University of Padova (Italy), Polytechnic University of Barcelona and New Mexico State University in Las Cruces (U.S.A.) in the field of nanobiosensors and lab-on-a-chip technologies. His postdoc periods were followed by leading positions in several laboratories: (1997-2006) at Autonomous University of Barcelona and since 2006 in ICN2 in Barcelona (Spain), where he works as a research professor and a leader of Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group.
Research Interests:
The research of the Nanobioelectronics & Biosensors Group led by Arben Merkoçi is focused on the design and application of cutting-edge nanotechnology and nanoscience-based biosensors with interest for diagnostics. These nanobiosensors are based on the integration of biological molecules (DNA, antibodies, cells and enzymes) and other (bio)receptors with micro – and nanostructures and applied in diagnostics, environmental monitoring or safety and security. The developed biodevices are of a great interest for several applications that will significantly improve the quality and security of citizen’s life.
Summary of publication activity:
More than 300 referred journal and conference papers, 2 books, 5 book chapters and 6 patents; H-index 87 (WoS); more than 26.300 citations.
Other activities (examples):
- Prof. Merkoçi is editor of books “Nanomaterials Based Biosensing Systems, by Wiley; “Electrochemical Sensor Analysis”, of Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry series by Elsevier etc., book chapters and special journals issues (Lab on a Chip, Electroanalysis, Microchimica Acta) dedicated to the field of nanomaterials integration and applications in biosensors.
- Editor of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, the principal international journal devoted to research, design development and application of biosensors and bioelectronics, member of editorial board of Electroanalysis, Microchimica Acta and other journals.
- Teaching PhD courses in field of nanomaterials-based biosensors in several Spanish and international centres, he has supervised 30 PhD students besides several national & international postdoctoral and other researchers in his lab.
- Member of Scientific Board of (RCPTM), Olomouc, Czech Republic, 2018
- Co-founder of two spin off companies PaperDrop and GraphenicaLab.
More details: http://www.nanobiosensors.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Full-CV-AMerko%C3%A7i-July2019.pdf