Dear Visitors,

        It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Solid-Phase Microextraction Research Laboratory (SPiRAL). Our lab focuses on cutting-edge research in analytical sample preparation areas involving biomedical, environmental, pharmaceutical, and forensic sciences. We develop thin-film solid-phase microextraction patches in cost-effective ways for sample preparation purposes. We are particularly interested in the development of novel techniques for biomarker detection, with an emphasis on breath analysis and mass spectrometry to enable non-invasive, real-time medical diagnostics.​​ We explore how innovative sample preparation methods, such as solid-phase microextraction (SPME) devices, can enhance the sensitivity and specificity of volatile biomarker detection. Our ongoing efforts include identifying signatures of infectious diseases using GC-MS/MS in animal models, as well as developing miniaturized analytical tools for clinical and field-based applications.​