Genni Testa-Institute for Electromagnetic Sensing of the Environment (IREA)-Italian National Research Council (CNR)
Abstract. This seminar presents recent advances in optofluidic biosensing, a multidisciplinary field at the intersection of photonics, microfluidics, and biochemistry. The talk will explore key optofluidic architectures—including waveguides, interferometers, and resonators—highlighting their capabilities in enhancing sensitivity, specificity, and integration efficiency. The design and integration strategies of these devices will be discussed, with a focus on how they strengthen light–matter interaction and facilitate the miniaturization for lab-on-chip applications. By merging optical precision with microfluidic control, these systems unlock new possibilities for real-time, label-free biosensing in applications ranging from point-of-care diagnostics to environmental sensing.
Biosketch. Genni Testa is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Electromagnetic Sensing of the Environment (IREA) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR) in Naples, Italy. She holds a degree in Physics and a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering. Her research focuses on the development of microfluidic and optofluidic devices for applications in biosensing and environmental monitoring. She has contributed to several interdisciplinary projects aimed at integrating photonic technologies with fluidic systems for real-time, label-free detection.
