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Raison d'etre

As any entity dedicated to scientific research, our goal is to impact the scientific community, industry, and society positively through our flutter of activities. LOAM was formed on the belief that the scientific problems of today will increasingly need to be solved using multidisciplinary tools. We seek to apply optics, acoustics and mechanics approaches to this end.

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Superhydrophobic preconcentration & cryopreservation

Laser focus push pulling moves particles laterally

Microplates made with transparencies are cost effective

Dangling foil unlocks superhydrophobic surface dynamics

Discrete liquid transfer with liquid bridges

Improved phase retrieval of transient events

Wicking easily creates electrical circuits

Evaporation allows analyte pre-concentration

Strange bubble behavior on superhydrophobics

LOAM is located at G06, Building 69.Map

Major Research Thrusts

Biochemical Analysis Techniques

We seek to develop better methods, assays, and procedures that enable analysis of substances found in living organisms and the chemical reactions underlying life processes.

Particle/Cell Manipulation

Our quest to find novel methods to move particles and cells around to accomplish important functions.

Instrumentation Development

The natural outcome of experimentation where we produce more advanced sensors, actuators, processors, and software.