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Seminars Series
Join us for our monthly seminar series:
'Explore' & 'Research in Progress'
Characterization of mitochondrial function in distinct macrophage activation states
Research In Progress Series
Where? NI 4040 @ 9am
September 29, 2025
Recent Outcomes in Biosensing: Novel Device Architectures, Material choices, and Signal Transduction Techniques
Biography
Dr. Ravi Prakash is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics Engineering, with cross-appointment in the Systems and Computer Engineering Department at Carleton University. He received his bachelor’s degree (2008) in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India, and his M.Sc. (2010) and Ph.D. (2013) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Calgary, Canada. Prior to joining Carleton in 2018, he was an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Queen’s University (2017-18). At Carleton, Dr. Prakash oversees the interdisciplinary Organic Sensor and Devices Laboratory (OSDL) where he has established a unique advanced manufacturing and prototyping infrastructure enabling novel sensors and device conceptualization and rapid prototyping for validation and clinical studies.
Explorer Series
Where? NN 376 @ 1pm
October 27, 2025
Photobiomodulation applied in scaffolds for tissue engineering
Biography
Dr. Piva is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Carleton University. He has a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of São Paulo. His research integrates advanced optical microscopy with biomaterials and bioprinting to study cell–extracellular matrix interactions in fibrosis, inflammation, and tissue repair. At Carleton, he also collaborates with the TEAMHub providing guidance and training to students in the Zeiss LSM 980 and WITec Raman/SHG platforms, across engineering and biological sciences to enable quantitative, relevant imaging studies.
Research In Progress Series
Where? NN 376 @ 1pm
November 24, 2025
TBD
Biography
Leila Mostaço-Guidolin, Ph.D., P.Eng., is a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Imaging and Biomaterials Characterization and an Associate Professor in Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University. Her interdisciplinary research integrates advanced imaging, tissue engineering, and machine learning to investigate extracellular matrix remodeling in chronic lung diseases and fibrosis. She co-directs the Tissue Engineering and Applied Materials (TEAM) Hub, a collaborative research network spanning academia, hospitals, and government agencies. Her work advances predictive models of disease progression and fosters the development of translational therapeutic strategies.
Explorer Series
Where? NI 4040 @ 1pm
December 15, 2025
The Explorer Series
The Explorer Series is a dynamic seminar series that brings together researchers from diverse academic fields to share their groundbreaking work. This series serves as a melting pot of ideas, fostering collaboration and innovation across various disciplines. From cell biology to engineering, attendees will have the opportunity to delve into the latest discoveries, methodologies, and insights from leading researchers, promoting cross-pollination of ideas and sparking new avenues of exploration.
Research In Progress Series
Our Research in Progress Series features presentations from students and trainees eager to showcase their research and expertise. This series provides a platform for the next generation of researchers to share their work. From undergraduates to graduate students and early-career professionals, attendees can expect a diverse array of topics and fresh perspectives. The series fosters a supportive environment for constructive feedback and networking, helping young academics develop their presentation skills and connect with peers who share their passion for advancing knowledge.
