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Katherine Elvira is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair Tier 2 at the University of Victoria, specializing in microfluidics and drug discovery. She holds a PhD from Imperial College London and has substantial experience as a Senior Scientist and Lecturer at ETH Zürich. Her research primarily focuses on developing microfluidic technologies for drug discovery and healthcare applications, emphasizing commercialization and industrial collaborations. Elvira's work integrates chemistry, biology, and engineering, with projects that include droplet-based cell assays, surfactant kinetics, artificial cells, and computational optimization of surface chemistry. Her research not only aims to advance the field of microfluidics but also considers practical applications in patient analytics and healthcare solutions.
ETH Zürich • Switzerland
Taught and conducted research in the field of microfluidics and analytical chemistry.
Department: Department of Computer Science. GRE is highly recommended for international students.