Dr. Fariba Malekpour received her PhD from Griffith University in 2023 under the supervision of Prof. Nam-Trung Nguyen. Following the completion of her PhD, she joined the Laureate Fellowship team led by Prof. Nguyen as a Research Fellow at the School of Engineering and Built Environment and the Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI), Griffith University. She has a strong research track record in the design and development of micro- and nano-scale systems for a wide range of applications, including targeted drug delivery to the blood-brain barrier, gastrointestinal tract, and skin, and cell growth. Her work also extends to advanced diagnostic and molecular biology techniques, including digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). Her research further encompasses cell separation and single-cell analysis using microfluidic technologies. Her research interests focus on the development of advanced platforms and engineered materials for medical diagnostics and therapeutic applications.

Her Master’s thesis was recognized as the Best Practical and Industry-Focused Thesis by the Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council. She was awarded the Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS) and the Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUIPRS). She currently serves as a Guest Editor for the special issue “Recent Advances and Innovations in Microfluidics” in Applied Sciences.

Dr. Haotian Cha received his PhD degree from Griffith University in 2024 under the supervision of Prof. Nam-Trung Nguyen. His doctoral research focused on the development of innovative inertial and Multiphysics microfluidic technologies for micro/nano-particle and cell separation. His research background spans microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip systems, bioparticle manipulation, dielectrophoresis(DEP), viscoelastic microfluidics, organ-on-chip and microfluidic nanoparticle synthesis. Building on this foundation, his current research focuses on reliable biofluid handling with particular emphasis on directional liquid transport, programmable liquid diode systems, dynamic wettability control, flexible microfluidic devices, and wearable biofluid management. His work integrates micro/nano-structured design, flexiable functional materials, and Multiphysics fluid control to develop next-generation biomedical microfluidic platforms. He has published more than 35 journal articles in international journals including Small, Lab on a Chip, Nanoscale, Chemical Engineering Science, Talanta, and Cyborg and Bionic Systems or other high-impact international journal. Dr Cha received his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China, and his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New South Wales, Australia.

Dr Uditha Roshan received his PhD degree from Griffith University in 2026, under the supervision of Prof. Nam-Trung Nguyen. His PhD focused on the design and development of micro elastofluidic systems for biomedical applications, with particular emphasis on droplet microfluidics. His work integrates microfluidics, flexible materials, and actuation concepts to develop innovative platforms for healthcare and diagnostics. He has extensive experience in microfluidic device design, simulation, and fabrication, as well as experimental characterisation, and currently focuses on advancing emerging technologies in micro elastofluidics. In addition, his expertise includes smart materials, particularly Shape Memory Alloy (SMA)-based actuators, mechatronics, and embedded systems. Prior to his doctoral studies, Uditha served as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, where he taught, supervised research, and contributed to curriculum development in mechatronics and mechanical engineering. He obtained both his Master of Philosophy degree and Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. He was a recipient of the GUPRS and GUIPRS from Griffith University for his doctoral studies.