Mizaikoff group
- Mid-Infrared sensing, spectroscopy & photonics
- Advanced analytical and bioanalytical chemistry
- Biomedical diagnostics, biospectroscopy & clinical applications
- Miniaturized sensor systems
- Functional materials
Our research interests focus on optical sensors, biosensors, and biomimetic sensors in the mid-infrared spectral range, system miniaturization and integration based on micro- and nanofabrication, multifunctional (nano)analytical platforms, development of biomolecular/biomimetic molecular recognition architectures, multivariate data evaluation, and applications in environmental analysis, process analysis, and biomedical/clinical diagnostics.
Within the MTW research framework, our work leverages molecular diagnostics, advanced materials and innovative sensing technologies strengthening interdisciplinary collaborations and translating fundamental discoveries into impactful medical, clinical and healthcare solutions.
- Biomedical spectroscopy and molecular diagnostics
- Mid-infrared spectroscopy and biosensing technologies
- Clinical applications
- Chemometrics, machine learning, and biomarker discovery
- Non-invasive diagnostics and translational biomedical research
My research focuses on advancing biomedical diagnostics through the integration of molecular spectroscopy, innovative biosensing technologies, and artificial intelligence-driven analytical approaches. By combining mid-infrared spectroscopy, electronic nose technologies, and advanced chemometrics, I investigate disease-specific molecular fingerprints and identify clinically relevant biomarkers in biological fluids, extracellular vesicles, and exhaled breath.
My work spans cancer, infectious and chronic diseases, and trauma-related physiological alterations, bridging fundamental molecular insights with clinical applications. Within the MTW research framework, my research contributes to understanding disease mechanisms at the molecular level and translating complex biochemical signatures into next-generation diagnostic and monitoring technologies, with particular emphasis on early detection, personalized medicine, and accessible, non-invasive healthcare solutions.
- Mid-infrared photonic sensing technologies
- Sensor and system integration
- Optical techniques for biomedical research
My research focuses on the development of advanced mid-infrared photonic technologies and optic sensors for molecular analysis, with an emphasis on miniaturization, analytical selectivity and system integration. This work connects optical design and light-matter interactions with the engineering of complete sensing platforms. It spans component characterization, prototype development and experimental validation.
Current applications include isotope resolved breath analysis and the spectroscopic investigation of different samples, materials and interfaces. Within the MTW research framework, these technologies will support the investigation of trauma-related biological processes and the development of future diagnostic and monitoring approaches.
