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Mechanical Engineer, focused for 10+ years on technology R&D; particular expertise in space payloads and biotech applications for personalized medicine; technical depth in the fundamentals of thermo-fluidics, dynamic systems, and computational methods for modeling/simulation; practical depth in hardware prototyping, failure diagnostics, and the integration of custom and COTS subsystems. A proven talent manager, able to motivate, train, and support through service leadership.
The Biological Microfluidics Laboratory
Dr. Crews’ research interests focus on the creation, development and proliferation of microfluidic technologies for biomedical use. This research integrates the disciplines of Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering with Biology and Physics. Activities include the design, fabrication, and testing of the device components, as well as the integration of these elements into functional systems. These operations are supported by the core laboratory facilities of the Institute for Microfabrication and the Biomedical Engineering Program.
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Education/Academic qualification
Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D., University of Utah
… → 2008
Mechanical Engineering, M.S., University of South Carolina
… → 2004
Physics, B.S., Erskine College
… → 1998
Research Interests
- microfluidics
Disciplines
- Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Projects
- 2 Finished
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CAREER: Thermal Gradient Microflow Calorimetry using Anisotropic Temperature Sensors
Crews, N. (PI)
5/1/12 → 9/30/18
Project: Research project
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CAREER: Thermal Gradient Microflow Calorimetry using Anisotropic Temperature Sensors
Crews, N. (PI)
5/1/12 → 9/30/18
Project: Research project
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Spaceflight validation of one-step Gene Sampling tool for genetic analysis on the International Space Station
Nestorova, G. G., Crews, N., Schramm, A. K., Aquilina, R. A., Parra, M., Chin, M., Chinn, T. & Hee, L., Sep 2022, In: Acta Astronautica. 198, p. 225-232 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Counter-flow for stabilization of microfluidic thermal reactors: Experimental and numerical study
Davani, S., Rezaei, F., Moore, A. L. & Crews, N. D., Apr 2021, In: Applied Thermal Engineering. 188, 116607.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A versatile oscillating-flow microfluidic PCR system utilizing a thermal gradient for nucleic acid analysis
Kopparthy, V. L. & Crews, N. D., May 1 2020, In: Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 117, 5, p. 1525-1532 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Detecting thermal asymmetry in microfluidics for sensor applications: Critical design considerations and optimization
Davani, S., Kopparthy, V. L. & Crews, N., Apr 2019, In: International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer. 133, p. 572-580 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microfab in a microwave oven: Simultaneous patterning and bonding of glass microfluidic devices
Kopparthy, V. L. & Crews, N. D., Jun 2018, In: Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems. 27, 3, p. 434-439 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review