Eoghan MacNamara
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Dr. Eoghan MacNamara is a leading figure in the field of microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip engineering, with a particular focus on centrifugal microfluidic platforms. His most cited work, "Xurography actuated valving for centrifugal flow control" (2016, 37 citations), introduces a groundbreaking, low-cost valving mechanism that leverages xurography—a rapid prototyping technique using adhesive films and cutting plotters. This innovation enables precise, instrument-controlled flow on spinning discs, significantly simplifying the fabrication and operation of centrifugal microfluidic devices. By replacing complex, expensive valves with a simple, dissolvable film-based pneumatic chamber, MacNamara’s approach democratizes access to advanced fluid handling for point-of-care diagnostics and biomedical assays. His contributions are pivotal in advancing the practicality and scalability of centrifugal microfluidics, directly impacting fields from clinical chemistry to environmental monitoring. With a growing citation impact, MacNamara’s work stands as a testament to how clever, low-tech solutions can solve high-tech problems, making him a key innovator in accessible microfluidic technology.
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- 1Xurography actuated valving for centrifugal flow control37 citations · 2016