Dr. Sana Jahanshahi Anbuhi, University Research Chair

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Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering 

Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science 

Concordia University  (LOYOLA CAMPUS) 

Science Hub, HU- 265C

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Education

Ph.D. (2015) in Chemical Engineering 
         McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. 
         

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering 
         Sharif University of Technology (SUT), Tehran, Iran. 

Research Areas

- ADVANCED SEPARATION PROCESSES (CHME 6081)
- THERMODYNAMICS I (ENGR 251)​
- RESEARCH PROTOCOLS AND SAFETY (CHME 6981)

Journal Publications

•  Seyed Hamid Safiabadi Tali, Hasti Hajimiri, Zubi Sadiq, SanaJahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Engineered detection zone to enhance coloruniformity on paper microfluidics fabricated viaParafilm®-heating-laser-cutting”, 2023, Sensors and Actuators B:Chemical, Volume 380, (Impact Factor: 9.221)

•  Zubi Sadiq, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi Tali, Hasti Hajimiri, MunaAl-Kassawneh & Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Gold Nanoparticles-BasedColorimetric Assays for Environmental Monitoring and Food Safety Evaluation”, 2023,Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry, (Impact Factor: 6.535)

• Muna Al-Kassawneh,Zubi Sadiq, Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Pullulan-stabilized goldnanoparticles tablet as a nanozyme sensor for point-of-care applications”, 2022,Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research, (Impact Factor: 4.124)

• Zubi Sadiq‎, SeyedHamid Safiabadi Tali,‎ and Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi.“Gold Tablets: Gold Nanoparticles Encapsulated into Dextran Tablets andTheir pH-Responsive Behavior as an Easy-to-Use Platform for MultipurposeApplications”, 2022, ACS Omega, (Impact Factor: 4.132)

• Seyed Hamid Safiabadi-Tali, Jason J. LeBlanc, Oyejide Damilola Oyewunmi, Z. Sadiq,Carolina Camargo, Narges Armanfard, Selena Sagan, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “ToolsAnd Methods For The Diagnosis of SARS-Cov-2/COVID-19”, 2021,  Clinical Microbiology Review. (Impact Factor: 26.135)

• 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 goldnanoparticles (AuNPs) and Eu3 -dextran tablet”, 2021, Analyst. (Impact Factor: 4.616)

• OyejideDamilola Oyewunmi , Seyed Hamid Safiabadi-Tali, and  S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Dual-Modal Assay Kit for the Qualitative andQuantitative Determination of theTotal Water Hardness Using a Permanent Marker Fabricated MicrofluidicPaper-Based Analytical Device”, 2020, Chemosensors,8 (97), 1-19 (ImpactFactor: 4.200)

• 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. MonsurAli, V. Leung, M. Liu, K. Giang, J. Wang, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, andC. D. M. Filipe. “Automating Multi-Step Paper-Based Assays UsingIntegrated Layering of Reagents”, Lab Chip, (17) 943-950, 2017. DOI: 10.1039/C2LC41005B. (Impact Factor:6.914)

• M. M. Ali,C. L. Brown, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, B. Kannan, Y.Li, C. D. M. Filipe, and J. D. Brennan. “A Printed MulticomponentPaper Sensor for Bacterial Detection”, ScientificReports, Nature Publishing Group. (7)1-10, 2017.  DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12549-3. (ImpactFactor: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   “RNAprotection is effectively achieved by pullulan filmformation”, 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 ultrastableall-inclusive pullulan tablets for challenging bioassays”, Chem Sci, (7) 2342-2346, 2016.  DOI: 10.1039/C5SC04184H. (ImpactFactor: 9.063)

• 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 andequipment‐free DNA amplification with a simple paper device”, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., (128) 2759-2763, 2016.DOI:10.1002/ange.201509389 (Impact Factor: 12.959)

• S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, V. Leung, B. Kannan, J. D.Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe,and R. Pelton. “Design rules for fluorocarbon-freeomniphobic solvent barriers in paper-based devices”, ACS Appl.Mater. Interfaces, (7) 25434-25440, 2015. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5b08301 .(ImpactFactor: 8.758)

• B.Kannan; S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi;R. Pelton; Y. Li; C. Filipe; J.Brennan.  “All-in-One” PrintedPaperSensors for Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase using Pullulan-based Inks toImmobilizeReagents”, Anal. Chem, (87) 9288-9293, 2015.DOI:10.1021/acs.analchem.5b01923. (Impact Factor: 6.785)

• 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 “Toolsfor Water Quality Monitoring and MappingUsing Paper-Based Sensors and CellPhones“, Water Research, (70)  360-369, 2015. nDOI:10.1016/j.watres.2014.12.005(ImpactFactor: 9.130)

• 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 (ImpactFactor: 12.959)

• S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi,  A. Henry, V. Leung, C.Sicard, K. Pennings,R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, and C. D. M. Filipe. “Paper-BasedMicrofluidics with an Erodible Polymeric Bridge Giving Controlled Release andTimed Flow Shutoff”, Lab Chip, (14) 229-236 2014.DOI:10.1039/c3lc50762a. (Impact Factor: 6.914)

• S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, P. Chavan, C. Sicard, V. Leung, S. M. Z.Hossain, R. Pelton, J. D.Brennan and C. D.M. Filipe. "Creating FastFlow Channels in Paper Fluidic Devices to Control Timing of Sequential Reactions", LabChip, (12) 5079-5085, 2012.  DOI: 10.1039/C2LC41005B. (ImpactFactor:6.914)

• Z.Zhang, P. Wigmore, X. Deng, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, V. Leung, R.Pelton, Y. Li, and C. D. M. Filipe. “Bi-Enzymatic Odour-GeneratingBiosensor with Enhanced Stability: Pullulan Based Smell-TellTablets forOn-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. “Detectingand Locating Water Leaks Using Odour and Colour Signals Based on PullulanFilm”, Analyst , Under Review. (Impact Factor: 4.107)

Disclosures and Provisional Patent Application​s

• C Filipe, JD Brennan, R Pelton, SJahanshahi-Anbuhi, Y Li. “Method ofstabilizing molecules without refrigeration using water soluble polymers andapplications thereof in performing chemical reactions” US Patent App.17/304,872, 2022.

• S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi,V. Leung, M. M Ali, and C. D.M. Filipe. "Method of Long-TermPreservation of Chemical and Biological Species Using Sugar Glasses”, USprovisional 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."PullulanMixtures for Protection of Chemicals and Biological Materials", USprovisional patent application, 62/168,192, 2015.

• B. Kannan,S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi,R. Pelton, C. D.M. Filipe, J. D. Brennan. "PrintedPaper Sensors for Serum Lactate Dehydrogenase Using Pullulan-Based Inks toImmobilize 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 forStabilizing Various Molecules without Refrigeration Using Water SolublePolymers – Demonstration Using Pullulan", US provisional patentapplication. 61/901,784, 2013.

• S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi,C. D.M. Filipe, R. Pelton, and J. D.Brennan. "Automatic FlowShut-off System forPaper-Based Microfluidics Formed through DissolvingPolymers", US provisional patent application 61/759,073, 2013.

• S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi,C. D.M. Filipe, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, and K. Dalnoki-Veress."Methodsof Controlling Flow in Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices", US provisionalpatent application 61/645,144, 2012.

Selected Presentations

1. Z, Sadiq, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi.“Encapsulation of gold nanoparticles as a portable tablet sensor forpoint-of-use detection of acid-labile analytes”. Chemical Engineering ResearchDay Conference, Montréal, Canada. March. 2022

2. S.H. Safiabadi Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi.“Parafilm-heating-laser-cutting fabrication of paper microfluidics enablingmicro-engineered detection zones with enhanced color uniformity”. ChemicalEngineering Research Day Conference, Montréal, Canada. March. 2022

3. M, Al-Kassawneh, *SH, Safiabadi-Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Colorimetricdetection of glucose based on catalytic behavior of polymer functionalized goldnanoparticles”. Chemical Engineering Research Day Conference, Montréal, Canada.March. 2022.

4.  H, Hajimiri, *SH,Safiabadi-Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Development of Passive Mixers forMicrofluidic Paper-based Analytical Devices”. Canadian Chemical EngineeringConference (CSChE 2021), Montréal, Canada. Oct. 2021

5. M, Al-Kassawneh, SH, Safiabadi-Tali, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Tablet-based sensor for on-site colorimetric detectionof arsenic”. Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CSChE 2021), Montréal,Canada. Oct. 2021

6. Z, Sadiq, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi.“AuNPs-Dextran as Next Generation Nanoprobes”. Canadian Chemical EngineeringConference (CSChE 2021), Montréal, Canada. Oct. 2021

7. Morgan Rowe, Ritu Arora, SanaJahanshahi-Anbuhi, Gilles H. Peslherbe. “MolecularDynamics Simulations of Biomolecules in Carbohydrate Solutions”, CCCE/IUPAC2021 Virtual Conference. 2021.

8. Z. Sadiq, SanaJahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Colorimetric Sensor for Phosphate Detection”, ChemicalEngineering Research Day Conference, Montreal, Canada, March 2021

9. S. H. Safiabadi Tali, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi."Point-of-care diagnostic tools for detection ofSARS-CoV-2/COVID-19: where we are and what to do next?", ChemicalEngineering Research Day Conference, Montreal, Canada, March 2021

10. S. K. Mirhosseini, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, YaserKhojasteh “Development of a novel CO₂ capture andconversion process for ethanol production”, Chemical EngineeringResearch Day Conference, Montreal, Canada, March 2021

11. Z. Sadiq, and S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, “Real Time Analysis ofHeavy Metal Ions withGold Nanoparticles”, Accepted for the oral presentationat the ChemEngResearch Day Conference, Montréal, Canada,March, 2020

12. S.H. Safiabadi-Tali, and S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “MicrofluidicPaper-Based Analytical Devices forLead Detection”, Accepted for the oralpresentation at the ChemEngResearch Day Conference, Montréal,Canada, March, 2020

13. S. H.Safiabadi-Tali, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Paper-basedAnalytical Devices (PADs):the Technology Tree and Future Directions”, BIOFORInternationalConference, Montreal, Canada, Feb. 2020

14. A. R.Rouhani Esfahani, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Colorimetricsensor for determination ofphosphate ions using gold nanoplates and europiumions”, BIOFORInternational Conference, Montreal, Canada,Feb. 2020

15. S. H.Safiabadi-Tali, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “MicrofluidicPaper-Based AnalyticalDevices: Fabrication Methods and EmergingApplications”, CQMF-QCAMStudent Symposium, Montreal, Canada,Nov. 2019

16. A. R.Rouhani Esfahani, E. Usen,D.  Boffito, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Colorimetricsensorfor determination of nitrate ions using gold nanoparticles”, CQMF-QCAMStudentSymposium, Montreal, Canada, Nov. 2019

17. A. R.Rouhani Esfahani, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Paperbased bio-sensor with goldnanoparticles for detection of phosphate inwater”, Chemical engineeringresearch day, Montreal, Canada,March 2019

18. O. D.Oyewunmi, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Paper-BasedAnalytical Devices: A Toolto Monitor The Hardness Level of Water”, CQMF-QCAMStudent Symposium,Montreal, Canada, Nov. 2019

19. O. D.Oyewunmi, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “MicrofluidicDevice for Detection ofWater Hardness”, Alembic Study Tour,Montreal, Canada, July 2019

20. O. D.Oyewunmi, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “PaperBased Microfluidic Device forDetection of Water Hardness”, Chemicalengineering research day,Montreal, Canada, March 2019

21. S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K.Pennings, V. Leung, M. Liu, C. Carrasquilla,B. Kannan, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D.Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe. “BioLabin Pills: Pills Based Assay Kit forDetection of Pesticide in DrinkingWater”, Biodefense World Summit,Bethesda, Maryland. June 2015

22. 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 ofWaterContamination”, 4th International Conference on Bio-SensingTechnology,Lisbon, Portugal. May 2015

23. 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 inDrinkingWater”, Industry Connect FIBRE Regional Conference,London,Ontario, Canada. March 2015

24. S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, R.Pelton, and C. D. M. Filipe. “Paper-BasedBiosensor for Detection ofOrganophosphate Pesticides”, PaperWeekCanada 2015, Montreal,Canada, February 2015.

25. 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 ofLabile Enzymes atRoom Temperature”, 64th Canadian Chemical EngineeringConference, NiagaraFalls, Canada, October  2014.

26. S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, R.Pelton, and C. D. M. Filipe. “Biosensor-on-pills:Detection of theOrganophosphate Pesticides”, McMaster WaterWeek, Hamilton,Canada, October 2014.

27. 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”, FiberConference, Vancouver,Canada, May 2014.

28. 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.

29. S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K.Pennings,V. Leung, C. Sicard, R. Pelton,J. D. Brennan and C. D.M. Filipe. “FullyAutomated BioactivePaper-Based Sensor for Detection of OrganophosphatePesticides”, PaperWeekConference, Montreal, Canada, February 2014.

30. S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, A.Henry, V. Leung, C. Sicard, R. Pelton, J.D. Brennan and C. D.M. Filipe. " Paper-basedmicrofluidics witherodible polymeric bridge giving controlled release and timedflowshutoff", 247th ACS National Meeting and Exposition 2014,Dallas,Texas, March 2014.

31. S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, A.Henry, V. Leung, C. Sicard, R. Pelton, J.D. Brennan and C. D.M. Filipe. "AutomaticTime-Dependent Flow Cut-OffSystem for Paper-Based Microfluidic Devices UsingErodible PolymericBridge", AIChE Annual Meeting, SanFrancisco, USA,November 2013.

32. S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, A. Henry, V. Leung, C. Sicard, R. Pelton, J. D.Brennan and C. D.M.Filipe. "Developmentof an Automatic TimeDependent Flow Cut-Off System Using Rapid DissolvablePolymer", FIBREConference, Cornwall, Canada, May 2013.

33. 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 theCapillary Flow in Paper-Based FluidicDevices for Rapid Diagnostics and Environmental SensingApplications", The 62nd Canadian Chemica lEngineering,Vancouver, Canada, October 2012.

34. A. Haghtalab, S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi,"Sequential Rate-Based Model for CO₂ Absorber Column UsingMonoethanolamine Solution", 23rd International Conference onEfficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of EnergySystems ECOS2010, Lausanne, Switzerland, June 2010.

Selected International Broadcast and Interviews

1.      Le Devoir: “L’évolutiondes tests diagnostiques de la COVID-19”(2022-02-07) Link

2.      Clinical Lab Manager:“Researchers Break Down the COVID-19 Diagnostic Arsenal”( 2021-‎‎06-16)‎ Link

3.      Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering(CSChE): “CSChEBest Master’s Thesis Award 2021” (2021-10-15) Link

4.   HamiltonSpectator: “Smartphones get smart about water” (2015-05-14) Link

5.   TheGlobeand Mail: “Engineered to Change theWorld: Turning the Water TestingProcess Upside Down”(2014-11-05) Link

6.   WebIndia123: “Now,water-testing lab packed into a pill” (2014-04-29) Link

7.   TheGlobeand Mail: “Forget the fridge: McMasterresearchers develop newstorage method for vaccines” (2014-09-25)Link

8.   CBC|Hamilton: “McMaster scientists workingon new melt in your mouth vaccine-Group receive$100K grant to study how breathstrip-like tablets” (2014-09-24) Link

9.   LabCanada: “Project to develop room-temperature storage forfragile biologics”(2014-09-23) Link

10.TakePart:“Drop This Tiny Pill Into a Glass of Water to See IfYou're DrinkingPesticides” (2014-06-07)Link

11.MedicalDaily: “Contaminated Water May Soon Be Unmasked With A TinyPill VerySimilar to Minty-Fresh Breath Strips” (2014-06-06) Link

12.McMasterUniversityNews: “Sentinel Students take top twoprizes at national FIBREconference” (2014-05-22) Link

13.Gizmag:“Water-testingpills draw on breath-freshening tech” (2014-05-01) Link

14.CBC|Radio Canada International: “Safedrinking water? Canadians developa simple test with a pill” (2014-04-30)Link

15.ScienceDaily: “Water test for the world: Simple pill brings lab towater to testfor contamination”(2014-04-28) Link

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