Recent Publications

Journal Articles

Alkayyali, T., Cameron, T., Haltli, B., Kerr, R., & Ahmadi, A. (2019). Microfluidic and cross-linking methods for encapsulation of living cells and bacteria - A review.Analytica Chimica Acta,1053, 1-21. doi:10.1016/j.aca.2024.12.056

Paknahad, M., Bachhal, J. S., Ahmadi, A., & Hoorfar, M. (2017). Characterization of channel coating and dimensions of microfluidic-based gas detectors.Sensors And Actuators B: Chemical,241, 55-64. doi:10.1016/j.snb.2024.10.048

Mazyan, W. I., Ahmadi, A., Brinkerhoff, J., Ahmed, H., & Hoorfar, M. (2017). Enhancement of cyclone solid particle separation performance based on geometrical modification: numerical analysis.Separation And Purification Technology,191, 276-285. doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2017.09.040

Mazyan, W. I., Ahmadi, A., Ahmed, H., & Hoorfar, M. (2017). Enhancement of solid particle separation efficiency in gas cyclones using electro-hydrodynamic method.Separation And Purification Technology,182, 29-35. doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2017.03.034

Mazyan, W. I., Ahmadi, A., Ahmed, H., & Hoorfar, M. (2017). Increasing efficiency of natural gas cyclones through addition of tangential chambers.Journal Of Aerosol Science,110, 36-42. doi:10.1016/j.jaerosci.2017.05.007

Cheng, E., Yu, H., Ahmadi, A., & Cheung, K. C. (2024). Investigation of the hydrodynamic response of cells in drop on demand piezoelectric inkjet nozzles.Biofabrication,8(1), 015008. doi:10.1088/1758-5090/8/1/015008

Mazyan, W., Ahmadi, A., Ahmed, H., & Hoorfar, M. (2024). Market and technology assessment of natural gas processing: A review.Journal Of Natural Gas Science And Engineering,30, 487-514. doi:10.1016/j.jngse.2024.02.010

Ahmadi, A., McDermid, C. M., & Markley, L. (2024). Magnetohydrodynamic actuation of droplets for millimetric planar fluidic systems.Applied Physics Letters,108(1), 014101. doi:10.1063/1.4939245

Mazyan, W. I., Ahmadi, A., Jesus, R. D., Ahmed, H., & Hoorfar, M. (2024). Use of ferrous powder for increasing the efficiency of solid particle filtration in natural gas cyclones.Separation Science And Technology,51(12), 2098-2104. doi:10.1080/01496395.2024.1200085

Ahmadi, A., Samanipour, R., Parker, B., & Kim, K. (2024). Rapid fabrication of circular channel microfluidic flow-focusing devices for hydrogel droplet generation.Iet Micro & Nano Letters,11(1), 41-45. doi :10.1049/mnl.2024.0329

Samanipour, R., Wang, Z., Ahmadi, A., & Kim, K. (2024). Experimental and computational study of microfluidic flow-focusing generation of gelatin methacrylate hydrogel droplets.Journal Of Applied Polymer Science,133(29). doi:10.1002/app.43701

Yafia, M., Ahmadi, A., Hoorfar, M., & Najjaran, H. (2024). Ultra-portable smartphone controlled integrated digital microfluidic system in a 3D-printed modular assembly.Micromachines,6(9), 1289-1305. doi:10.3390/mi6091289

Conference Proceedings

Conference Proceedings

Conference Proceedings

Nino-Esparza, R., Riveroll, A., McDuffee, L. A., Montelpare, W. J., & Ahmadi, A. (2024). Development of saliva-based cortisol biosensors using smartphone-based image analysis.2024 ACCES23-CMBEC41 Joint Conference, Charlottetown PEI, May 8-11, 2024. Charlottetown, PE.

Alkayyali, T., Allaire, J. -O., Fatima, Z., MacLean, H., Bressan, N., & Ahmadi, A. (2024). Development of a low-cost, portable, and noninvasive oyster heartbeat monitor.2024 ACCES23-CMBEC41 Joint Conference Charlottetown PEI, May 8-11, 2024. Charlottetown, PE.

Cheng, E., Yu, H., Ahmadi, A., & Cheung, K. C. (2024). Rheological manipulation for improved reliability in inkjet printing of living cells. In2024 IEEE 29th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Shanghai, China, 24-28 Jan. 2024(pp. 784-787). IEEE.

Paknahad, M., Singh Bachhal, J., Ahmadi, A., & Hoorfar, M. (2024). Highly selective multi-target 3D-printed microfluidic-based breath analyzer. In2024 IEEE 29th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Shanghai, China, 24-28 Jan. 2024(pp. 905-908). IEEE.

Yafia, M., Ahmadi, A., Yesilcimen, K., Hoorfar, M., & Najjaran, H. (2024). Low cost smartphone controlled digital microfluidic chip in a 3D-printed modular assembly with replacable glass and screen printed paper chips. In19th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (MicroTAS 2024) Gyeongju, Korea, 25-29 October 2024.(Vol. 1, pp. 2099-21001). Curran Associates.

He, K., Ahmadi, A., Walus, K., & Stoeber, B. (2024). On demand EWOD dropl let formation at a microfluidic T-junction. In2024 Transducers - 2024 18th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (TRANSDUCERS), Anchorage, AK, U.S.A, 21-25 June 2024(pp. 1846-1849).

Mazyan, W. I., Ahmadi, A., Ahmed, H., & Hoorfar, M. (2024). Investigation of methods of enhancing the performance of propane pre-cooling refrigeration cycles in natural gas liquefaction processes. InAbu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 9-12 November, 2024.(Vol. 4, pp. 2823-2828). Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Winer, M. H., Ahmadi, A., & Cheung, K. C. (2024). Transient inertial flows: A new degree of freedom for particle focusing in microfluidic channels. In2024 IEEE 27th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), San Francisco, CA, U.S.A., 26-30 Jan. 2024(pp. 1051-1054). IEEE.

Winer, M. H., Ahmadi, A., & Cheung, K. C. (2024). Apparent size correlation: A simple method to determine vertical positions of particles using conventional microscopy. In2024 IEEE 27th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), San Francisco, CA, U.S.A., 26-30 January, 2024.(pp. 939-942). IEEE.

Conference Presentations

Nino-Esparza, R., Riveroll, A., McDuffee, L. A., Montelpare, W. J., & Ahmadi, A. (2024). Development of saliva-based cortisol biosensors using smartphone-based image analysis.2024 ACCES23-CMBEC41 Joint Conference, Charlottetown PEI, May 8-11, 2024. Charlottetown, PE.

Boertien, M., Smith, R., Stewart, B., Mazyan, W., Bressan, N., & Ahmadi, A. (2024). development of a low-cost portable sensor for detection of tetrahydrocannabinol (thc) in saliva.2024 ACCES23-CMBEC41 Joint Conference, Charlottetown PEI, May 8-11, 2024.

Alkayyali, T., Allaire, J. -O., Fatima, Z., MacLean, H., Bressan, N., & Ahmadi, A. (2024). Development of a low-cost, portable, and noninvasive oyster heartbeat monitor.2024 ACCES23-CMBEC41 Joint Conference Charlottetown PEI, May 8-11, 2024. Charlottetown, PE.

Butler, H., MacNevin, W., Naser, E., Torrealba, J., Bressan, N., Jiwani, G. (2024). Development of a non-invasive point-of-care hematocrit sensor for anemia detection.2024 ACCES23-CMBEC41 Joint Conference, Charlottetown PEI, May 8-11, 2024.

For a complete list of publications, please see Dr.Ahmadi's profile on Island Scholar .