Journal papers
Zubi Sadiq, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi Tali, Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. "Gold Tablets: Gold Nanoparticles Encapsulated into Dextran Tablets and Their pH-Responsive Behavior as an Easy-to-Use Platform for Multipurpose Applications", ACS Omega, 2022, (Impact Factor: 3.512)
Seyed Hamid Safiabadi Tali, Jason J. LeBlanc, Oyejide Damilola Oyewunmi, Z. Sadiq, Carolina Camargo, Narges Armanfard, Selena Sagan, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Tools and Techniques for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)/COVID-19 Detection”, Clinical Microbiology Review, 2021, Accepted. (Impact Factor: 26.13)
Amir R. Rouhani Esfahani, Zubi Sadiq, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi-Tali, Oyejide Damilola Oyewunmi, Ndifreke Usen, Daria Camilla Boffito, and S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi.“Portable, Stable and Sensitive Assay to Detect Phosphate in Water with Gold Nanoparticles (AuNPs) and Dextran Tablet”, Analyst, 2021, Accepted. (Impact Factor: 3.978)
Oyejide Damilola Oyewunmi, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi-Tali, and S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Dual-Modal Assay Kit for the Qualitative and Quantitative Determination of the Total Water Hardness Using a Permanent Marker Fabricated Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Device”, Chemosensors, 8 (97), 1-19, 2020. (Impact Factor: 3. 108)
Leung, V.; Mapletoft, J.; Zhang, A.; Lee, A.; Vahedi, F.; Chew, M.; Szewczyk, A.; S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, S.; Ang, J.; Cowbrough, B.; Miller, M.S.; Ashkar, A.; Filipe, C. D. M. Scientific Reports. 2019, 9,7631. (Impact Factor: 4. 259)
S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, B. Kannan, K. Pennings, M. Monsur Ali, V.Leung, M. Liu, K. Giang, J. Wang, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, and C. D. M.Filipe. “Automating Multi-Step Paper-Based Assays Using IntegratedLayering of Reagents”, Lab Chip, (17) 943-950, 2017. DOI: 10.1039/C2LC41005B. (Impact Factor: 6.115)
M. M. Ali, C. L. Brown, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, B. Kannan, Y. Li, C. D. M. Filipe, and J. D. Brennan. “A Printed Multicomponent Paper Sensor for Bacterial Detection”, Scientific Reports, Nature Publishing Group. (7)1-10, 2017. DOI:10.1038/s41598-017-12549-3. (Impact Factor: 4. 259)
P. Hsieh, M. M. Ali, Kh.Tram, S. Jahanshahi‐Anbuhi, C. L. Brown, J. D. Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe, and Y. Li “RNA protection is effectively achieved by pullulan film formation”, ChemBioChem (18) 502-505, 2017. DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201600643. (Impact Factor: 3. 088)
S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, B. Kannan, V. Leung, K. Pennings, M.Liu, C. Carrasquilla, D. White, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, and C. D. M.Filipe. “Simple and ultrastable all-inclusive pullulan tablets for challenging bioassays”, Chem Sci, (7) 2342-2346, 2016. DOI: 10.1039/C5SC04184H. (Impact Factor: 8.668)
M. Liu, C. Y. Hui, Q. Zhang, J. Gu, B. Kannan, S.Jahanshahi‐Anbuhi, C. D. M. Filipe, J. D. Brennan, and Y. Li. “Target‐induced and equipment‐free DNA amplification with a simple paper device”, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., (128) 2759-2763, 2016.DOI: 10.1002/ange.201509389. (Impact Factor: 13.734)
S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, V. Leung, B. Kannan, J.D. Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe, and R. Pelton. “Design rules for fluorocarbon-free omniphobic solvent barriers in paper-based devices”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, (7) 25434-25440, 2015. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b08301. (Impact Factor: 7.504)
B. Kannan; S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi; R.Pelton; Y. Li; C. Filipe; J. Brennan. “All-in-One”Printed Paper Sensors for Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase using Pullulan-based Inks to Immobilize Reagents”, Anal. Chem, (87) 9288-9293, 2015. DOI:10.1021/acs.analchem.5b01923. (Impact Factor: 6.320)
C. Sicard, C. Glen, B. Aubie, D. Wallace, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, G. T. Daigger, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, C. D.M. Filipe “Tools for water Quality Monitoring and Mapping Using Paper-Based Sensors and Cell Phones“, Water Research, (70) 360-369, 2015.nDOI:10.1016/j.watres.2014.12.005. (Impact Factor: 6.279)
S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, V. Leung, M. Liu, C.Carrasquilla, B. Kannan, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, and C. D. M. Filipe. “PullulanEncapsulation of Labile Biomolecules to Give Stable Bioassay Tablets”, Angew.Chem. Int. Ed., (24) 6155-6158, 2014. DOI: 10.1002/anie.201403222. (Impact Factor: 13.734)
S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, A. Henry, V. Leung, C. Sicard, K. Pennings, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, and C. D. M. Filipe. “Paper-Based Microfluidics with an ErodiblePolymeric Bridge Giving Controlled Release and Timed Flow Shutoff”, Lab Chip,(14) 229-236 2014. DOI: 10.1039/c3lc50762a. (Impact Factor: 6.115)
S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, P. Chavan, C. Sicard, V. Leung, S. M.Z. Hossain, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, and C. D.M. Filipe."Creating Fast Flow Channels in Paper Fluidic Devices to Control Timing of sequential Reactions", Lab Chip, (12) 5079-5085, 2012. DOI: 10.1039/C2LC41005B. (Impact Factor: 6.115)
Z. Zhang, P. Wigmore, X. Deng, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, V.Leung, R. Pelton, Y. Li, and C. D. M. Filipe.“Bi-Enzymatic Odour-Generating Biosensor with Enhanced Stability: Pullulan Based Smell-Tell Tablets for On-Site ATP detection”, Analyst, Under Review. (Impact Factor: 4.107)
Z. Zhang, R. Ng, X. Deng, V. Leung, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, P. Wigmore, J. Zhang, R. Pelton, Y. Li, and Carlos D. M. Filipe. “Detecting and Locating Water Leaks Using Odour and Colour Signals Based on Pullulan Film”, Analyst, Under Review. (Impact Factor: 4.107)
Provisional patent applications
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, V. Leung, M. M Ali, and C. D.M. Filipe."Method of Long-Term Preservation of Chemical and BiologicalSpecies Using Sugar Glasses”, US provisional patent application, 62/572,928, 2017.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, R. Pelton, C. D.M. Filipe, J. D. Brennan, M.M Ali, V. Leung, and K. Pennings."Pullulan Mixtures for Protection of Chemicals and biological materials", US provisional patent application, 62/168,192, 2015.
B. Kannan, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi,R. Pelton, C. D.M. Filipe, J. D. Brennan."Printed Paper Sensors for Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase UsingPullulan-Based Inks to Immobilize Reagents”, US provisional patent application,62/212,185, 2015.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, C. D.M. Filipe, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan,and Y. Li. "Method for Stabilizing VariousMolecules without Refrigeration Using Water Soluble Polymers – DemonstrationUsing Pullulan", US provisional patent application. 61/901,784, 2013.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, C. D.M. Filipe, R. Pelton, and J. D.Brennan. "Automatic Flow Shut-off System forPaper-Based Microfluidics Formed through Dissolving Polymers", US provisional patent application 61/759,073, 2013.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, C. D.M. Filipe, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan,and K. Dalnoki-Veress."Methods of Controlling Flow in Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices", USprovisional patent application 61/645,144, 2012.
Conference Presentations
M, Al-Kassawneh, SH, Safiabadi-Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Colorimetric detection of glucose based on catalytic behavior of polymer functionalized gold nanoparticles”. Chemical Engineering Research Day Conference, Montréal, Canada. March. 2022
Z, Sadiq, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Encapsulation of gold nanoparticles as a portable tablet sensor for point-of-use detection of acid-labile analytes”. Chemical Engineering Research Day Conference, Montréal, Canada. March. 2022
S.H. Safiabadi Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Parafilm-heating-laser-cutting fabrication of paper microfluidics enabling micro-engineered detection zones with enhanced color uniformity”. Chemical Engineering Research Day Conference, Montréal, Canada. March. 2022
S. K. Mirhosseini, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, Y. Khojasteh-Salkuyeh. “Development of a novel capture and conversion process for ethanol production”. Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE 2021), Montréal, Canada. Oct. 2021
H, Hajimiri, SH, Safiabadi-Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Development of Passive Mixers for Microfluidic Paper-based Analytical Devices”. Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE 2021), Montréal, Canada. Oct. 2021
M, Al-Kassawneh, SH, Safiabadi-Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Tablet-based sensor for on-site colorimetric detection of arsenic”. Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE 2021), Montréal, Canada. Oct. 2021
Z, Sadiq, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “AuNPs-Dextran as Next Generation Nanoprobes”. Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE 2021), Montréal, Canada. Oct. 2021
Morgan Rowe, Ritu Arora, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, Gilles H. Peslherbe. “MolecularDynamics Simulations of Biomolecules in Carbohydrate Solutions”, CCCE/IUPAC2021 Virtual Conference. 2021.
Z. Sadiq, SanaJahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Colorimetric Sensor for Phosphate Detection”, ChemicalEngineering Research Day Conference, Montreal, Canada, March 2021
S. H. Safiabadi Tali, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi."Point-of-Care diagnostic tools for detection of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19: where we are and what to do next?", ChemicalEngineering Research Day Conference, Montreal, Canada, March 2021
S. K. Mirhosseini, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, YaserKhojasteh “Development of a novel CO2 capture and conversion process for ethanol production”, Chemical EngineeringResearch Day Conference, Montreal, Canada, March 2021
Z. Sadiq, and S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, “Real-Time Analysis of Heavy Metal Ions with Gold Nanoparticles”, Accepted for the oral presentation at the ChemEngResearch Day Conference, Montréal, Canada, March 2020
S.H. Safiabadi-Tali, and S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “MicrofluidicPaper-Based Analytical Devices forLead Detection”, Accepted for the oral presentation at the ChemEngResearch Day Conference, Montréal, Canada, March 2020
S. H. Safiabadi-Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Paper-based Analytical Devices (PADs): the Technology Tree and Future Directions”, BIOFOR International Conference, Montreal, Canada, February 2020
A. R. Rouhani Esfahani, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Colorimetric sensor for determination of phosphate ions using gold nanoplates and europium ions”, BIOFOR International Conference, Montreal, Canada, February 2020
S. H. Safiabadi-Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Devices: Fabrication Methods and Emerging Applications”, CQMF-QCAM Student Symposium, Montreal, Canada, November 2019
A. R. Rouhani Esfahani, E. Usen, D. Boffito, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Colorimetric sensor for determination of nitrate ions using gold nanoparticles”, CQMF-QCAM Student Symposium, Montreal, Canada, November 2019
O. D. Oyewunmi, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Paper-Based Analytical Devices: A Tool to Monitor The Hardness Level of Water”, CQMF-QCAM Student Symposium, Montreal, Canada, November 2019
A. R. Rouhani Esfahani, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Paper-Based Bio-sensor with Gold Nanoparticles for Detection of Phosphate in Water”, Chemical engineering research day, Montreal, Canada, March 2019
O. D. Oyewunmi, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Microfluidic Device for Detection of Water Hardness”, Alembic Study Tour, Montreal, Canada, July 2019
O. D. Oyewunmi, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Paper-Based Microfluidic Device for Detection of Water Hardness”, Chemical engineering research day, Montreal, Canada, March 2019
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, V. Leung, M. Liu, C.Carrasquilla, B. Kannan, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe. “Pill-Based Assay Kit for Quick Detection of Water Contamination”, 4th International Conference on Bio-Sensing Technology, Lisbon, Portugal. May 2015.
S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K.Pennings, V. Leung, M. Liu, C. Carrasquilla, B. Kannan, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D.Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe. “Detection of Organophosphate Pesticide in Drinking Water”, Industry Connect FIBRE Regional Conference, London, Ontario, Canada. March 2015.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, R. Pelton, and C. D. M. Filipe. “Paper-Based Biosensor for Detection of Organophosphate Pesticides”, Paper Week Canada2015, Montreal, Canada, February 2015.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, V. Leung, M. Liu, C.Carrasquilla, B. Kannan, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe. “Simple Method for Long-term Preservation of Labile Enzymes at Room Temperature”, 64thCanadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada, October 2014.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, R. Pelton, and C. D. M. Filipe. “Biosensor-on-pills: Detection of the Organophosphate Pesticides”, McMaster Water Week, Hamilton, Canada, October 2014.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, V. Leung, M. Liu, C.Carrasquilla, B. Kannan, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe. “Immobilized BioLab in Pills”, Fiber Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 2014.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, V. Leung, M. Liu, C.Carrasquilla, B. Kannan, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe. “BioLab in Pills”, MUCEC, Hamilton, Canada, April 2014.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K.Pennings, V. Leung, C. Sicard, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan and C. D.M. Filipe. “Fully Automated Bioactive Paper-Based Sensor for Detection of Organophosphate Pesticides”, PaperWeek Conference, Montreal, Canada, February 2014.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, A. Henry, V. Leung, C. Sicard, R. Pelton, J.D. Brennan, and C. D.M. Filipe. " Paper-based microfluidics with erodible polymeric bridge giving controlled release and timed flow shutoff", 247th ACS National Meeting and Exposition 2014, Dallas, Texas, March 2014.
S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, A. Henry, V. Leung, C. Sicard, R.Pelton, J. D. Brennan and C. D.M. Filipe. "AutomaticTime-Dependent Flow Cut-Off System for Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices UsingErodible Polymeric Bridge", AIChE Annual Meeting, San Francisco, USA, November 2013.
S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, A. Henry, V.Leung, C. Sicard, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, and C. D.M. Filipe. "Development of an Automatic Time-Dependent Flow Cut-Off System Using Rapid Dissolvable Polymer", FIBRE Conference, Cornwall, Canada, May 2013.
S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, P.Chavan, C. Sicard, V. Leung, S. M. Z. Hossain, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, and C.D.M. Filipe. "Speeding up the Capillary Flow in Paper-Based FluidicDevices for Rapid Diagnostics and Environmental Sensing Applications", The62nd Canadian Chemical Engineering, Vancouver, Canada, October 2012.
International broadcast interviews
1. Le Devoir: “L’évolution des tests diagnostiques de la COVID-19”(2022-02-07) Link
Clinical Lab Manager: “Researchers Break Down the COVID-19 Diagnostic Arsenal”( 2021-05-16) Link
2. Concordia University News: “Concordia researchers break down the COVID-19 diagnostic arsenal”(2021-06-16) Link
3. Science Daily: “Canadian scientists figure out how to preserve vaccines without refrigeration — a potential public-health game changer”(2019-05-21) Link
4. Hamilton Spectator: “Smartphones get smart about water” (2015-05-14) Link
5. The Globe and Mail: “Engineered to Change the World: Turning the Water Testing Process Upside Down”(2014-11-05) Link
6. WebIndia123: “Now,water-testing lab packed into a pill” (2014-04-29) Link
7. The Globe and Mail: “Forget the fridge: McMaster researchers develop new storage method for vaccines” (2014-09-25) Link
8. CBC | Hamilton: “McMaster scientists working on new melt in your mouth vaccine- Group receive$100K grant to study how breath strip-like tablets” (2014-09-24) Link
9. Lab Canada: “Project to develop room-temperature storage for fragile biologics” (2014-09-23) Link
10. TakePart: “DropThis Tiny Pill Into a Glass of Water to See If You're Drinking Pesticides” (2014-06-07) Link
11. Medical Daily: “Contaminated Water May Soon Be Unmasked With A Tiny Pill Very Similar ToMinty-Fresh Breath Strips” (2014-06-06) Link
12. McMaster University News: “Sentinel Students take top two prizes at national FIBRE conference” (2014-05-22) Link
13. Gizmag: “Water-testing pills draw on breath-freshening tech” (2014-05-01) Link
14. CBC | Radio Canada International: “Safe drinking water? Canadians develop a simple test with a pill” (2014-04-30) Link
15. Science Daily: “Water test for the world: Simple pill brings lab to water to test for contamination”(2014-04-28) Link
16. Double Barrel Studios: “Water testing lab”(2014-01-03) Link