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Sandro Carrara is an accomplished Adjunct Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), recognized with an IEEE Fellow honor for his exceptional contributions in the field of nanoscale biological CMOS sensors. He leads the Bio/CMOS Interfaces Laboratory (BCI) and has held professorships at the University of Genoa and the University of Bologna, focusing on optical and electrical biosensors and nanobiotechnology, respectively. Carrara holds a PhD in Biochemistry & Biophysics from the University of Padua and a Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Genoa. His research interests encompass thin film biophysics, nanotechnology, and CMOS design, with a strong emphasis on the development of novel biosensing devices and biochip integration. He has published over 340 scientific papers and authored 14 patents, highlighting his active role in advancing the field. Additionally, he serves as Editor-in-Chief for the IEEE Sensors Journal and has received numerous awards for his groundbreaking work, including the IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award in 2016. Carrara’s current projects explore innovative solutions for environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and the development of smart wearable technologies.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne • Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Leading the Bio/CMOS Interfaces Laboratory, focusing on research and education in biophysics and nanotechnology.
University of Genoa • Genoa, Italy
Teaching courses related to optical and electrical biosensors.
University of Bologna • Bologna, Italy
Conducting research and education in nanobiotechnology.
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