Adrian Neild

Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Monash University

Papers

Total Citations

157

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About

Adrian Neild is a leading figure in microfluidics and acoustic manipulation, whose work bridges fundamental physics and practical lab-on-a-chip technologies. His research centers on using acoustic waves to precisely control droplets, particles, and biological cells at the microscale—a field critical for advancing high-throughput screening and biomedical diagnostics. Neild’s most impactful contribution is his 2017 paper on droplet control technologies for microfluidic high-throughput screening (μHTS), which has garnered 117 citations. This work outlines a paradigm shift from traditional robotic screening to chip-based systems, dramatically reducing fluid volumes and increasing throughput, thereby enabling faster, more cost-effective drug discovery and genetic analysis. Earlier, in 2006, he co-designed a MEMS micro-gripper integrated with an ultrasonic manipulator for handling micron-sized objects, a pioneering achievement that combined electrostatic actuation with force sensing for precise micromanipulation. More recently, his 2021 study on manipulating and patterning micro-objects with acoustic waves (4 citations) continues to push boundaries, offering new methods for organizing cells and particles without physical contact. Neild’s work is not only technically innovative but also highly cited, reflecting its influence on both academic research and industrial applications in microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip systems.