Laurent Malaquin
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About
Laurent Malaquin is a leading figure in microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technologies, with a career dedicated to engineering innovative tools for biomedical diagnostics and materials science. His research centers on the design of micro- and nanofluidic platforms, droplet-based systems, and advanced fabrication methods, including 3D printing for MEMS devices. Malaquin’s most impactful contribution is the development of a microfluidic platform that integrates droplets with magnetic tweezers, enabling highly sensitive, multiplexed detection of biomarkers such as HER2 for cancer diagnosis—a work cited over 55 times and pivotal for precision medicine. He has also advanced the field of flexible electronics by creating hyper-elastic strain sensors using electrofluidic devices, combining experimental and theoretical insights to achieve robust, deformable sensors. More recently, Malaquin has pioneered the rapid prototyping of polymer MEMS droplet dispensers via laser-assisted 3D printing, offering a cost-effective, customizable alternative to traditional silicon-based tools for surface functionalization. His work, spanning from fundamental fluid dynamics to applied diagnostics, has garnered significant attention, with his top papers accumulating hundreds of citations. Malaquin’s achievements underscore his role in bridging microfabrication and biomedical application, making him a key innovator for students and researchers exploring next-generation diagnostic platforms.
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