Publications
6. P. Morales-Cruz, J. Chang, M. Tregansin, J. Fnu, L. Zhai, L. Tetard, J. Manrique Castro and S. Rajaraman, “Handheld, Biomimetic, Phase-Change Microsystems for Breath Condensate Based Point-of-Use Diagnostic Assays”, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2024. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10720692
5. J. Manrique Castro, N. Azim, N. Castaneda, E. Kang and S. Rajaraman, “Microfluidic Biosensor for In Vitro Electrophysiological Characterization of Actin Bundles”, IEEE/ASME Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems (JMEMS), 2024. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10477650
4. J. Manrique Castro, F. Sommerhage, R. Khanna, A. Childs, D. DeRoo and S. Rajaraman, “High-Throughput Microbead Assay System with a Portable, Cost-Effective Wi-Fi Imaging Module, and Disposable Multi-Layered Microfluidic Cartridges for Virus and Microparticle Detection and Tracking”, Biomedical Microdevices, 25, 21, 2023. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10544-023-00661-3#citeas
3. C. Didier, J. Orrico, O. Cepeda Torres, J. Manrique Castro, A. Baksh and S. Rajaraman, “Microfabricated Polymer-Metal Biosensors for Multifarious Data Collection from Electrogenic Cellular Models”, Nature Microsystems and Nanoengineering, 9, 22, 2023. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41378-023-00488-1
2. A. Childs, J. Pereira, C. Didier, A. Baksh, I. Johnson, J. Manrique Castro, E. Davidson, S. Santra and S. Rajaraman, “Plotter Cut Stencil Masks for the Deposition of Inorganic and Organic Materials and a New Rapid, Cost Effective Technique for Antimicrobial Evaluations”, Micromachines 14, 1, DOI 10.3390/mi14010014, 2023. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-666X/14/1/14
1. J. Manrique Castro and S. Rajaraman, “Experimental and Modeling Based Investigations of Process Parameters on a Novel, 3D printed and Self-Insulated 24-well, High Throughput 3D Microelectrode Array Device for Biological Applications”, IEEE/ASME Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems (JMEMS), 31 (3), pp. 358 – 371, 2022. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9744493
12. J. Manrique Castro, M. Elumalai, D. Rodriguez De Francisco, I. Johnson, S. Rajaraman and C. Didier, “Development of Advanced Diabetic Orthotics: From Finite Element Modeling to Pressure Sensor Implementation”, the 21th Solid State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop (Hilton Head 2024), Hilton Head, SC, June 2024. https://www.hh2024.org
11. R. James, I. Johnson, J. Chang, J. Manrique Castro and S. Rajaraman, “Microfabrication and Characterization of a Novel 3D Mitochondrial Biosensor”, the 21th Solid State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop (Hilton Head 2024), Hilton Head, SC, June 2024. [BEST PAPER AWARD NOMINEE] https://www.hh2024.org
10. P. Morales-Cruz, M. Tregansin, J. Fnu, J. Manrique Castro and S. Rajaraman, “Biomimetic Phase-Change Microsystems for Breath Condensate based Point of Care Diagnostics”, Proc. of IEEE MEMS 2024, Austin, Texas, Jan 2024. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10439320
9. J. Manrique Castro, I. Johnson and S. Rajaraman, “Multilevel Microchannel-based 3D Printed and Liquid-Metal Filled Microelectrode Array within a Multiphase Controlled Microchamber for Electrophysiological Studies”, Proc. of the 22nd International Conference on Solid State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (IEEE Transducers 2023), Kyoto, Japan, June 2023. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10517134
8. C. Didier, M. Garcia-Chalbaud, J. Orrico, J. Manrique Castro and S. Rajaraman, “Hybrid Microfabrication and Electrochemical Analysis of Nonagonal 2D/3D Microelectrode Arrays with Multi-metallic Interfaces”, Proc. ofthe 22nd International Conference on Solid State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (IEEE Transducers 2023), Kyoto, Japan, June 2023. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10517169
7. J. Manrique Castro, I. Johnson and S. Rajaraman, “Microfabrication and Characterization of Micro-Stereolithographically 3D Printed and Double Metallized Bioplates with 3D Microelectrode Arrays for in vitro Analysis of Cardiac Organoids”, Proc. of the 36th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (IEEE MEMS 2023), Munich, Germany, January 2023. [BEST POSTER AWARD NOMINEE] https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10052547
6. Y Majd, J. Manrique Castro, H Mansoorzare and R Abdolvand,“Characterizing Inductively-Coupled-Plasma Etching of Single Crystalline Lithium Tantalate for Micro-Acoustic Applications”, Proc. of the 36th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (IEEE MEMS 2023), Munich, Germany, January 2023. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10052441
5. J. Manrique Castro, F. Sommerhage, S. Piranej, D. DeRoo, K. Salaita and S. Rajaraman, “Multiplexing and Increasing Throughput of Rolosense Assay utilizing Cost Effective WiFi Imaging and Disposable Microfluidics Chips for SARS CoV2 Detection”, the 20th Solid State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop (Hilton Head 2022), Hilton Head, SC, June 2022. https://www.transducer-research-foundation.org/technical_digests/HiltonHead_2022_TechnicalDigest.pdf
4. C. Didier, J. Orrico, O. Cepeda-Torres, A. Baksh, J. Manrique Castro and S. Rajaraman, “Polymer and Stainless Steel-based 3D Microelectrode Arrays (3D MEAs) with Penta-Modal Sensing Capabilities for the Investigation of Electrogenic Cells”, the 20th Solid State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop (Hilton Head 2022), Hilton Head, SC, June 2022. https://www.transducer-research-foundation.org/technical_digests/HiltonHead_2022_TechnicalDigest.pdf
3. J. Manrique Castro and S. Rajaraman, “Constant Phase Element Modeling and Analysis of Multi-material, Micro-bullet Shaped, High-Throughput 3D Microelectrodes for In vitro Electrophysiological Applications”, the 20th Solid State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems Workshop (Hilton Head 2022), Hilton Head, SC, June 2022. https://www.transducer-research-foundation.org/technical_digests/HiltonHead_2022_TechnicalDigest.pdf
2. C. Didier, A. Kundu, J. Manrique Castro, C. Hart and S. Rajaraman, “Compact Micro-Stereolithographic (uSLA) Printed, 3D Microelectrode Arrays (3D MEAs) with Monolithically Defined Positive and Negative Relief Features for In Vitro Cardiac Beat Sensing”, Proc. of the 35th International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (IEEE MEMS 2022), Hybrid, January 2022. [BEST PAPER AWARD WINNER] https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9699662
1. J. Manrique Castro, A. Kundu, A. Rozman and S. Rajaraman, “Investigation of the Effect of Printing Angle and Device Orientation on Micro-Stereolithographically Printed and Self-Insulated, 24-well, High-Throughput 3D Microelectrode Arrays”, IEEE Sensors Conference, Virtual, Nov. 2021. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/9639447/proceeding
ORALS
O10. JM Castro et al., “Packaging Development with an Integrated Wireless System for an Electrochemical Cardiac Biosensor”, AVS 70th International Symposium and Exhibition, Tampa FL, USA, 2024
O9. JM Castro et al., “Microfabrication and Characterization of a Novel 3D Mitochondrial Biosensor”, Hilton Head Workshop 2024: A Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Hilton Head SC, USA, 2024
O8. JM Castro, Research Seminar “BioMEMS Platforms Development for Interfacing with Multisized Biological Entities”, Boise State University, Boise ID, 2024
O7. JM Castro, Research Seminar “BioMEMS Platforms Development for Interfacing with Multisized Biological Entities”, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso TX, 2024
O6. JM Castro, Research Seminar “BioMEMS Platforms Development for Interfacing with Multisized Biological Entities”, Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers FL, 2024
O5. JM Castro, ECE Graduate Seminar “BioMEMS Platforms Development for Interfacing with Multisized Biological Entities”, University of Central Florida, Orlando FL, 2024
O3. JM Castro et al., “Multiphase, user-regulated microchamber with embedded silver based microelectrode array, and galinstan-filled multilevel microconduits for in-vitro electrophysiology of organoids”, NanoFlorida, Orlando FL, 2023
O2. JM Castro et al., “Multiplexing and increasing the throughput of “Rolosense Assay” utilizing cost-effective Wi-Fi imaging and disposable microfluidics chips for SARS-COV-2 detection”, Hilton Head Workshop 2022: A Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Hilton Head SC, USA, 2022
O1. JM Castro, “Industrial Instrumentation – Radar technology for level measurements”. PAES Conference, University Santiago de Cali, Cali, Colombia, 2018
POSTERS
P6. JM Castro et al., “Packaging and Point of Care Output System for an Electrochemical Cardiac Biosensor - II”, Multi-functional Integrated System Technology (MIST) Meeting, Orlando FL, 2024
P5. JM Castro et al., “Material Integration Challenges Towards Smart Orthotics - II”, Multi- functional Integrated System Technology (MIST) Meeting, Orlando FL, 2024
P4. JM Castro et al., “Microfabrication and Characterization of a Novel 3D Mitochondria Biosensor”, UCF Student Scholar Symposium, Orlando FL, 2024
P3. JM Castro et al., “Packaging and Point of Care Output System for an Electrochemical Cardiac Biosensor - I”, Multi-functional Integrated System Technology (MIST) Meeting, Gainesville FL, 2023. [BEST POSTER AWARD WINNER]
P2. JM Castro et al., “Material Integration Challenges Towards Smart Orthotics - I”, Multi- functional Integrated System Technology (MIST) Meeting, Gainesville FL, 2023
P1. JM Castro et al., “A Breath Condensate Collection Chip for use Towards Point-of-Care (POC) Patient Diagnostics of Viral Diseases”, NanoFlorida, Orlando FL, 2023
3. S Rajaraman, A Kundu, A Rozman and JM Castro, “3D printed, high-throughput microelectrode array”, US Patent No. US 12,195,718 B2, Jan 2025
2. S Rajaraman and JM Castro, “Multi-conduit, microelectrode array (MEA) device having microchamber for electrophysiological studies”, US Patent App. Publication No. US 2024/0409874 A1, Dec 2024
1. S Rajaraman, A Kundu, A Rozman and JM Castro, “Method of forming high-throughput 3D printed microelectrode array”, US Patent No. US 11,746,320 B2, Sep 2023
