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Sandro Carrara

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Prof. Dr. Sandro Carrara
 EPFL IC IINFCOM LSI1
INF 338 (Bâtiment INF)
Station 14
1015 Lausanne
Switzerland

Telephone: +41 21 693 09 15

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Research Field and Activities

  • Electrochemical Biosensors
  • CMOS Interfaces
  • Biomolecular Memristors

Short Biography

Sandro Carrara is a Swiss and Italian scientist renowned for his pioneering contributions to bioelectronics and biosensors. Born on May 17, 1964, he pursued studies in electronics and physics, earning his Ph.D. from the University of Padua in 1998.

Carrara began his academic career at the University of Genoa and later served as a professor at the University of Bologna. In 2007, he joined the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, where he focuses on bio/nano/CMOS interfaces, bioelectronics, and biosensing technologies.

His groundbreaking research includes the development of electrochemical biosensors for biomedical applications, personalized medicine, and remote health monitoring. Notably, in 2012, he introduced the concept of the biomolecular memristor for highly sensitive biosensing.

Carrara has served as Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Sensors Journal (2018–2023) and was elevated to IEEE Fellow status in 2016 for his contributions to nanoscale biological CMOS sensors. He is recognized for advancing biosensing technologies and contributing to the future of precision medicine.

References / Publications

  • Energy Harvesting and Remote Powering for Implantable Biosensors

    • Authors: J. Olivo, S. Carrara, G. De Micheli
    • Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal
    • Summary: This paper discusses methods for energy harvesting and wireless power transmission to support implantable biosensors, enhancing their operational lifespan and functionality.
    • Link: IEEE Xplore

  • Aptamer-Based Field-Effect Biosensor for Tenofovir Detection

    • Authors: N. Aliakbarinodehi, P. Jolly, N. Bhalla, S. Carrara
    • Journal: Scientific Reports
    • Summary: The study presents a biosensor integrating aptamers with field-effect transistors for the detection of the antiretroviral drug tenofovir, aiming to improve therapeutic drug monitoring.
    • Link: Nature

  • Wearable and Battery-Free Health-Monitoring Devices with Optical Power Transfer

    • Authors: N. Wuthibenjaphonchai, M. Haruta, K. Sasagawa, S. Carrara, J. Ohta
    • Journal: IEEE Sensors Journal
    • Summary: This article explores the development of wearable health-monitoring devices powered by optical energy, eliminating the need for batteries and enhancing user comfort.
    • Link: IEEE Xplore

  • Nano-Fabricated Memristive Biosensors for Biomedical Applications with Liquid and Dried Samples

    • Authors: I. Tzouvadaki, X. Lu, G. De Micheli, S. Carrara
    • Conference: Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
    • Summary: The paper investigates memristive nanowire devices for label-free biosensing in both liquid and dried samples, highlighting their potential in medical diagnostics.
    • Link: IEEE Xplore

  • Surface Trap Mediated Electronic Transport in Biofunctionalized Silicon Nanowires

    • Authors: F. Puppo, F. L. Traversa, M. Di Ventra, S. Carrara
    • Journal: Nanotechnology
    • Summary: This study examines the electronic transport properties of biofunctionalized silicon nanowires, providing insights into their use in biosensing applications.
    • Link: IOPscience