News & Impact
Stories tracing research from scientific ideas and technology development to recognition, collaboration, and real-world impact.
Follow developments connected to SenSys, research leadership, technology translation, awards, public engagement, and the wider research programme.
Lead Story
Source • UM Today
Prof. Sanket Goel joins the University of Manitoba as Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair in Translating Cyber Physical Sensory Systems to Reimagine Health and Prosperity.
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Browse news, research highlights, awards, technology developments, and media coverage across the SenSys research programme.
Award & Recognition
October 23, 2026
Prof. Sanket Goel was elected to the 2027 class of Optica Fellows for pioneering contributions to optofluidic and micro/nano-engineered sensing platforms enabling point-of-care diagnostics, wearable devices, and translational biophotonic technologies.
Source · Optica
Advanced Sensing
July 30, 2026
Researchers developed a room-temperature infrared sensor based on single-walled carbon nanotubes and zinc oxide nanoparticles, eliminating the need for bulky cryogenic cooling while enabling compact, low-power infrared detection.
Source · The New Indian Express
Agri & Environmental Intelligence
June 17, 2026
The portable PestiSafe platform combines two independent optical sensing modes, smartphone connectivity, and chemometric analysis for rapid pesticide detection and cross-validated field measurements in food, water, and agricultural samples.
Source · Deccan Chronicle
Point-of-Care Diagnostics
May 29, 2026
A portable electrochemical platform was developed for rapid bilirubin measurement using a small serum sample, integrating disposable sensing, onboard electronics, wireless data transmission, and smartphone connectivity for decentralized liver-health testing.
Source · The Times of India
Intelligent Diagnostics
May 20, 2026
A miniature plug-and-play electrochemical sensor was developed for simultaneous real-time monitoring of insulin and dopamine using titanium-dioxide nanofibres on carbon-cloth electrodes, supporting integrated metabolic monitoring.
Source · The Times of India
Research in the Media
May 20, 2026
Machine-learning models were used to predict and optimize laser-fabricated microchannel geometries, reducing trial-and-error in the development of miniaturized diagnostic devices.
Source · Deccan Chronicle
Energy Microsystems
May 19, 2026
Researchers developed phosphorus-doped laser-induced graphene electrodes with enhanced conductivity and electrochemical performance, offering a scalable route toward compact, flexible, and high-performance energy-storage systems.
Source · The Hindu
Agri & Environmental Intelligence
March 31, 2026
Portable sensing systems were developed for rapid on-site water-quality assessment, including simultaneous measurement of nitrate, ammonium, and chloride with smartphone or cloud connectivity and automatic temperature compensation.
Source · Deccan Chronicle
Research Behind the Headlines
Impact
Research impact can extend from scientific discovery and device engineering to intellectual property, collaboration, recognition, translation, and real-world deployment.
Building interdisciplinary research programmes across intelligent sensing, microsystems, diagnostics, biointegrated systems, and environmental technologies.
Connecting research with deployable technologies, intellectual property, industrial collaboration, licensing, and practical implementation.
Recognition for contributions across technology, teaching, research, innovation, and engineering leadership.
Developing technologies relevant to healthcare, agriculture, environmental monitoring, food safety, diagnostics, and resilient communities.
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