Student Profiles
Johan Melendez
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Area of Doctoral Study: Chemistry
Undergraduate Institute: Rutgers University
Graduate Institution: Rutgers University and UMDNJ
Research Advisor: Chris Geddes, Ph.D.
Description of Research
My research interests are focused on the use of metal-enhanced fluorescence approaches to address important clinical problems. In particular, I am developing Microwave-Accelerated Metal-Enhanced Fluorescence (MAMEF) assays for detection and characterization of common microbial pathogens, and its application to the clinical setting.