Smart Wound Monitoring Systems
Integrated wound-care technologies combining sensing, biomarker detection, wearable electronics, and data-driven healing assessment.
About
Academic profile
Dr. Vivek A. Kamat is a Research Assistant Professor whose scholarly work spans biosensors, microfluidics, wearable sensing technologies, nanoparticle-enabled systems, and AI-assisted analytical platforms. His academic trajectory has been shaped by a consistent emphasis on translational engineering, wherein fundamental advances in materials, electrochemistry, device design, and biomedical systems are systematically directed toward clinically relevant and technologically deployable solutions.
Research Themes
Core areas of scholarship
Biosensors and electrochemical sensing
Development of advanced sensing platforms for hormone detection, infectious disease diagnostics, and physiologically relevant biochemical measurements using electrochemical and magnetic transduction strategies.
Microfluidics and biomolecular systems
Design of microfluidic platforms for controlled processing, biological analysis, and downstream purification with emphasis on continuous flow architectures and translational usability.
Wearable and intelligent healthcare devices
Fabrication of wearable sensing systems and smart wound-monitoring platforms capable of integrating sensing, data acquisition, and physiological interpretation in real time.
AI-enabled sensing systems
Application of machine learning and intelligent data-processing methods to automate signal interpretation, quantify biological responses, and enhance decision-making in sensing-driven healthcare environments.
Featured Projects
Selected translational platforms
Microfluidic Biointerfaces
Controlled fluidic platforms for downstream purification, biological studies, and complex interactions between cells, materials, and engineered microsystems.
Additive Manufacturing and AI
AI-guided fabrication and device development workflows integrating additive manufacturing, functional materials, and smart process control.
Selected Publications
Highlighted scholarly outputs
Publication 1
Label and bio-active free electrochemical detection of testosterone hormone using MIP-based sensing platform
Publication 2
AI enabled ensemble deep learning method for automated sensing and quantification of DNA damage in comet assay
Publication 3
Active microfluidic reactor-assisted controlled synthesis of nanoparticles and related potential biomedical applications
Publication 4
Smart Bandage to Monitor Combat Wounds and Control Bacterial Infections During Military Operations
Publication 5
Bio-acceptability of wearable sensors: A mechanistic study towards evaluating ionic leaching induced cellular inflammation
Publication 6
Magnetic point-of-care biosensors for infectious disease diagnosis
Curriculum Vitae
Academic and professional record
Education
Ph.D., Biotechnology – Savitribai Phule Pune University, India (2016)
M.Sc., Biotechnology – Savitribai Phule Pune University, India (2011)
B.Sc., Biotechnology – Savitribai Phule Pune University, India (2009)
Academic Appointments
Research Assistant Professor – Vanderbilt University (Current)
Research Scientist – Florida International University
Assistant Research Professor – Florida International University
Assistant Teaching Professor – Florida International University
Postdoctoral Research Associate – Florida International University
Research Impact Metrics
Google Scholar Citations: 330+
h-index: 9
i10-index: 9
Peer-reviewed publications: 29+
Original Scientific Contributions
Research contributions in biosensors, electrochemical sensing, microfluidic platforms, AI-enabled sensing systems, nanoparticle synthesis, and wearable diagnostic devices.
Publications include work in Scientific Reports, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Materials Science and Engineering B, and ECS Sensors Plus.
Intellectual Property
Continuous Flow Downstream Microfluidic Platform (DM-Chip) for Purification of Biomolecules
Invention Disclosure ID: D2021-0023 – Florida International University (2021)
VR-Enhanced Glove with Dynamic Weight Simulation
Invention Disclosure ID: D2025-0026 – Florida International University (2025)
Editorial Roles
Editorial Board Member – Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) (2023–Present)
Judging the Work of Others
- Reviewer – Scientific Reports (Springer Nature)
- Reviewer – Frontiers in Plant Science
- Reviewer – Advanced NanoBiomed Research (Wiley)
- Reviewer – Health Science Reports (Wiley)
- Reviewer – Advanced Intelligent Discovery (Wiley)
- Reviewer – IEEE Sensors Letters
- Reviewer – Journal of The Electrochemical Society
- Reviewer – ECS Sensors Plus
Professional Service
- Community Inclusion Committee Member – Electrochemical Society (2025–2029)
- Institutional Engagement Committee Member – Electrochemical Society (2025–2028)
- Judge – Electrochemical Society Student Poster Competition
- Judge – Florida International University Undergraduate Research Symposium
Professional Memberships
- Electrochemical Society (ECS)
- American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Royal Society of Chemistry (AMRSC)
- European Federation of Biotechnology – Member since 2014
- Indian Institute of Science Sensor Society (ISSS) – Life Member since 2013
Industry Collaboration and Outreach
- Thermo Fisher Scientific / Gibco – BenchStable Cell Culture Media Beta Tester (2021)
- Featured in Thermo Fisher “Love Your Cells” Scientific Outreach Campaign (2021)
- Invited Speaker – Gibco Cell Culture Hero Webinar on Microfluidic 2D/3D Cell Culture (June 27, 2019)
Invited Talks
- AMERI-MESH Conference – Florida International University – Invited talk on wearable wound sensors (2022)
- PRiME 2024 Electrochemical Society Meeting – Oral Presentation (2024)
Teaching Experience
Courses taught include Introduction to Engineering, Electrical Hardware for AI Systems, Signals and Systems, Edge AI Systems and Data Harvesting, and Internet of Things sensor platforms.
Student Mentorship
Mentored and supervised 20+ master's and undergraduate students in biosensors, microfluidics, wearable sensing technologies, and AI-enabled sensing platforms.
Technology Translation
Participation in NSF I-Corps commercialization programs and technology transfer activities focused on wearable biosensors, microfluidic diagnostics, and sensing platforms.
Contact
Collaboration and academic inquiries
Email: kamatbiotech@gmail.com
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I welcome collaborations across biosensors, microfluidics, wearable diagnostics, AI-enabled sensing systems, and translational biomedical engineering.