Staff

Sayantan Tripathy is a postdoctoral researcher in the Optical and Bio-Sensing Laboratory at Texas A&M University, where he joined in December 2022. His research focuses on nucleic acid engineering for the detection of cardiovascular disease biomarkers, with an emphasis on developing highly sensitive and selective biosensing platforms for point-of-care and resource-constrained settings. A key area of his work involves the development of non-enzymatic isothermal amplification strategies combined with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for multiplexed biomarker detection. In addition to cardiovascular diagnostics, his research includes the development of non-enzymatic fluorescence-based assays for continuous glucose monitoring. He also investigates the generation of atomic vacancy center fluorescence probes derived from agricultural waste using green chemistry approaches, producing photostable alternatives to conventional dyes for biosensing applications. Prior to joining Texas A&M University, Dr. Tripathy earned his Ph.D. in Bioanalytical Chemistry from Bennett University, where his doctoral research focused on nanoparticle synthesis and material chemistry for biosensing applications. He previously served as a Senior Research Fellow at Bennett University and held research positions at Shiv Nadar University and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, where his work involved molecular synthesis and biological evaluation of compounds for disease-related applications. He received both his Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry from the University of Calcutta.

Sayantan Tripathy’s Linkedln Profile

 

Andrea Locke, Ph.D., is an assistant research engineer with the Center for Remote Health Technologies and Systems and the Optical BioSensing Lab at Texas A&M University. Her research interest is in developing point-of-care technologies, particularly within low resource settings. Her doctoral research invloved the design of a fully implantable continuous glucose monitoring biosensor. Her current research efforts focus on investigating the use of fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy coupled with various nanoparticle assays for the design of lab-on-a-chip biosensors.

Diana is a postdoctoral researcher in Biomedical Engineering who joined Dr. Cote’s lab in August 2022. Currently, she is working on two main research projects. One involves developing a dual-model sensing system (colorimetry/SERS) based on lateral flow assays using a unique combination of nanomaterial complexes. The second project involves developing an implantable fluorescent sensor for monitoring glucose concentration using competitive binding assays.

Diana Al Husseini’s LinkedIn Profile

Justin is a biomedical engineer focused on developing wearable and point-of-care technologies for continuous, noninvasive monitoring of physiological signals and biomarkers. He earned his Ph.D., Master of Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University. His research focuses on developing multimodal wearable sensing systems that continuously monitor cardiovascular and metabolic physiology in real-world environments. His work integrates sensing modalities, including bioimpedance, photoplethysmography, contact pressure sensing, temperature sensing, gyroscopes, accelerometers, and electrochemical sensing platforms designed to measure ions, enzymes, proteins, and other clinically relevant biomarkers. Dr. McMurray has filed multiple patents related to wearable biomedical technologies that enable continuous physiological monitoring during both everyday activities and demanding operational environments. His research interests include wearable cardiovascular monitoring, multimodal sensor integration, signal processing for physiological measurements, and the development of new device architectures that enable long-term, real-time health monitoring. Before pursuing his doctoral studies, Dr. McMurray spent more than 18 years working in a wide range of technical and operational roles around the world, including as an FAA-licensed A&P aircraft mechanic, engineer, consultant, and in business management. These experiences helped shape his practical engineering approach and interest in translating technical innovations into real-world applications. Dr. McMurray also serves as a Captain in the United States Air Force Medical Service Corps, where he provides leadership and operational support within one of the nation’s largest and most diverse health care systems.

Justin McMurray’s LinkedIn Profile