Thomas Glennon
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Thomas Glennon is a microfluidics engineer whose work centers on advancing centrifugal microfluidic platforms for point-of-care diagnostics. His most cited paper, "Xurography actuated valving for centrifugal flow control" (2016, 37 citations), introduces a novel, instrument-controlled valving scheme that leverages xurography—a rapid, low-cost fabrication technique—to precisely regulate fluid flow on spinning discs. This work builds on event-triggered flow control concepts, using pneumatic chambers sealed with dissolvable films to enable reliable, automated valving without complex external hardware. Glennon’s contributions are pivotal in simplifying the integration of multi-step assays onto compact centrifugal systems, directly addressing challenges in sample preparation and reagent delivery for field-deployable diagnostics. His research has been recognized for its practical impact, offering scalable solutions that reduce cost and complexity while maintaining high performance. By merging clever materials engineering with fluid dynamics, Glennon has helped pave the way for more accessible lab-on-a-disc technologies, making him a notable figure in the microfluidics community.
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- 1Xurography actuated valving for centrifugal flow control37 citations · 2016