Leading the development of a cloud-based digital microfluidics ecosystem (https://info.edrops.org/early-access) that is advancing research for 8 research labs from 4 countries1) leading a team of 15+ members with multidisciplinary backgrounds to develop: • A digital microfluidics chip design (CAD) tool • A cloud manufacturing platform for digital microfluidic chip foundry service • A web-based operating software for digital microfluidics control system2) Developed a hand-held electronic system for digital microfluidics3) Developed a fabrication process for glass-based digital microfluidic chipExploring a new surface-chemistry-based mechanism (electro-dewetting) for digital microfluidics1) Establishing a theory for the underlying principle of electro-dewetting2) Developing optical applications based on electro-dewetting3) Resulting in the establishment of a new Ph.D. research project, 2 collaborations, and 1 journal paper

• Connected with 70+ early-stage startups from worldwide in microfluidics, lab automation, point-of-care diagnostics, and MEMS• Performed industry research and due diligence to provide investment advice• Selected as a Tenured Fellow of MiraclePlus due to outstanding performance

Developed a portal website for a cloud-based digital microfluidics ecosystem