Dr. Carlos Escobedo

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Biography

Carlos Escobedo is a professor and Chair of the Chemical Engineering (CHEE) program at Queen's University. His research focuses on the development of miniaturized technologies for diagnostic applications, employing a combination of microfluidics and optics to address fundamental problems in chemistry, biology, and medicine. He has a multidisciplinary approach to technology development, which involves computational modeling and experimentation. His expertise includes lab-on-a-chip devices, microfluidics, nanofluidics, and biosensing technologies applicable in health diagnostics. His scholarly work includes numerous publications and patents in the field of nanoplasmonic biosensors, showcasing innovations in sensor technology for detecting pathogens and hazardous substances. Dr. Escobedo is active in teaching advanced courses related to transport phenomena and micro-nanotechnologies, preparing students to tackle complex engineering challenges. He has presented his work at international conferences and has earned accolades for his research contributions.

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Experience

Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Chair of the Chemical Engineering program focusing on research and education in microfluidics and nanotechnologies.

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.