Dr. Pillai's research focuses upon the development of nanobiosensors (RQCM, FET, Electrochemical) for the early and reliable detection of Salmonella typhimurium a major foodborne pathogen. The long term goal of this program is to develop reliable biosensors for the rapid, reliable and cheap detection of multiple foodborne pathogens. Dr. Pillai collaborates with Dr. Ashok Kumar of the Department of Engineering at University of South Florida, and Dr. Charlie Johnson at the University of Pennsylvania for the development of the biosensors.
