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Katsuo Kurabayashi is a Professor and Chair of the Mechanical Aerospace Engineering Department at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. His research interests focus on microfluidic biosensors, nanoplasmonic biosensors, automated biomedical instrumentation, and clinical assay devices. He has significant expertise in using nanofabrication technologies and microfluidics for applications in healthcare. His research group has made advancements in diagnostic platforms that are critical for the treatment of seriously ill pediatric patients. Kurabayashi's work has been funded by prestigious grants from organizations like NSF, DoD, and NIH, among others. He has authored or co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed papers and has received numerous accolades, including the NSF Early Faculty Career Development Award and several teaching awards at the University of Michigan. He is a Fellow of both the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, reflecting his contributions and leadership in the field. He earned his B.S. in Precision Engineering from the University of Tokyo and both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science from Stanford University. Kurabayashi has delivered more than 60 research talks at various esteemed institutions and conferences, establishing a strong presence in the academic community.
Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.