Bio sense & sensibility

Welcome to the Research Portfolio of Dr. R.K. Rakesh Kumar

  Electrochemical Biosensing | Wearable Sensors | Microfluidics

Dr. R.K. Rakesh Kumar is a dedicated researcher specializing in electrochemical biosensors, point-of-care diagnostics, and wearable sensor technologies. His work focuses on developing innovative solutions for early disease detection and real-time health monitoring. With extensive experience in securing research funding, leading interdisciplinary collaborations, and mentoring emerging scientists, he strives to bridge the gap between fundamental research and real-world applications. 

Dr. Rakesh Kumar is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Medical Science & Technology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. His expertise lies in the design and development of multi-functional electrode coatings for universal electrochemical sensing platforms, microstructure manufacturing in clean-room environments, including hybrid microfluidic technologies towards integrated wearable devices and IoT.

Mission Statement

Dr. Kumar is committed to advancing innovation in biosensing, electrochemical diagnostics, and microfluidics-based technologies to develop efficient, cost-effective, and scalable solutions for real-world healthcare applications.

Affiliations

1. National Taiwan University: Taipei, TW

    2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31 | Post-Doctoral Researcher (Department of Chemical Engineering)

2. National Health Research Institutes: Zhunan, TW

    2024-11-01 to 2025-07-31| Post-Doctoral Researcher (Institute of Biomedical Engineering & Nanomedicine)

3. National Sun Yat-sen University: Kaohsiung, TW

    2025-11-01 to 2026-07-31| Post-Doctoral Researcher (Institute of Medical Science & Technology)