James Nolan

James Nolan is an accomplished researcher in biological engineering at Purdue University, where he has made significant contributions to the development of advanced biosensor technologies. As an Outstanding Senior in Biological Engineering at Purdue, he has focused his research on creating lab-on-chip devices with multi-modal sensing capabilities for neurological disorders. His work includes developing flexible biosensor arrays for multianalyte measurements from human astrocytes and advancing electrochemical sensor technologies. Through his collaboration with Professor Rickus's lab, he has contributed to groundbreaking research in glutamate biosensors and real-time characterization of cellular uptake kinetics. His research has garnered significant attention with over 249 citations, particularly for his work on flexible glutamate biosensors and glucose monitoring systems. Beyond his research, he has served as a graduate teaching assistant managing over 2,200 students across 116 different programs. His master's thesis, "Towards Highly Sensitive Multi-analyte Micro-biosensor Arrays for In Vitro Sensing," demonstrates his expertise in developing sophisticated sensing technologies for biological applications.