Dr. Arum Han, assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University, and a team of researchers in the Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology have received a $1 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Dr. Arum Han

Dr. Won-Bo Shim from the plant pathology department, is the principal investigator.

Han, director of the NanoBio Systems Lab and an expert in nano/micro technologies for biological and medical applications, will develop a portable plant pathogen detection system that can be used to run real-time molecular assays in a field setting using microfluidic-based systems. The system, to be developed through micro-/nano-fabrication technologies, promises to significantly advance pathogen detection as it is rapid, and avoids the need to transport samples away from the potential infestation sites.

The developed microsystem will be uated in the field with a team of extension plant pathologists. This interdisciplinary team of electrical engineers and plant pathologists hopes to improve crop biosecurity and U.S. agricultural productivity and food safety.

Contact: Dr. Arum Han, (979) 845-9686

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