SUMMIT Lab
Surface Microfluidics, Mechanobiology, and Innovative Technologies
Innovating Surface Microfluidics
At the forefront of innovation, SUMMIT Lab (SUrface Micro/nanofluidics, Mechanobiology, and Innovative Technologies) is dedicated to advancing research in surface microfluidics, nanofluidic technology, and microfabrication techniques. Founded by Dr. Navid Kashaninejad, an ARC DECRA Fellow at Griffith University, the lab bridges science and technology to develop groundbreaking solutions in biosensing, mechanobiology, and engineered surfaces for biomedical applications.
Research & Technology
At SUMMIT Lab, our research sits at the intersection of micro/nanofluidics, advanced materials, and biomedical engineering. We focus on the development of innovative platforms that harness surface-driven fluidics, precision microfabrication, and mechanobiological insights to address complex scientific and technological challenges.
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Surface Microfluidics & Wetting Phenomena
12 ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
Exploring capillary-driven transport, directional wetting, and droplet manipulation using engineered micro- and nano-topographies.
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Micropillar- and Microhole-Based Platforms
5 ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Designing structured surfaces for controlling liquid motion, enhancing cell–substrate interactions, and enabling high-throughput biological assays.
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Mechanobiology & Cellular Interfaces
8 ONGOING RESEARCH PROJECTS
Investigating how microstructured substrates influence cell behaviour, migration, proliferation, and mechanotransduction.
