Dr. Sana Jahanshahi Anbuhi, PhD

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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

•           Zubi Sadiq, Muna Al-Kassawneh, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi Tali, Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. Dextran-gold nanoparticle-based tablets and swabs forcolorimetric detection of urinary H2O2.” Accepted, 2025, ACS Applied Nano Materials (Impact factor: 5.3)   ‎

•           Zubi Sadiq, Muna Al-Kassawneh, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi Tali, Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. Tailoring plasmonic sensing strategies for the rapid andsensitive detection of hypochlorite in swimming watersamples.”, Published 2024, Microchimica Acta (Impact Factor: 5.4)   ‎

•           Hasti Hamijri, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi Tali, Muna Al-Kassawneh, Zubi Sadiq, Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Tablet-Based Sensor: A Stable andUser-Friendly Tool for Point-of-Care Detection of Glucose in Urine”, Published 2023, Biosensors5.743)  Factor: 5.743)  ‎

•           Muna Al-Kassawneh, Zubi Sadiq, Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “User-friendly and ultra-stable all-inclusive gold tablets for cysteamine detection, Published 2023, RSC Advances (Impact Factor: 4.036)    ‎

•           SeyedHamid Safiabadi Tali, Hasti Hajimiri, Zubi Sadiq, Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. Engineered detection zone to enhance color uniformity on paper microfluidics fabricated via Parafilm®-heating-laser cutting.” Published 2023, 133324, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical (Impact Factor: 9.221) ‎

•           ZubiSadiq, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi Tali, Hasti Hajimiri, Muna Al-Kassawneh, and Sana ‎Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Gold Nanoparticles-Based ColorimetricAssays for Environmental Monitoring and Food SafetyEvaluation”, Published 2023, 1-36, Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry (Impact Factor: 5.686) ‎

•           Muna Al-Kassawneh, Zubi Sadiq, Sana Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Pullulan-stabilized gold nanoparticles tablet as a nanozyme sensor for point-of-care applications,” Published 2022, 38, 100526. Sensing and Bio-Sensing Research (Impact Factor: 5.3) ‎

•           ZubiSadiq, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi Tali, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Gold Tablets: Gold Nanoparticles Encapsulated into Dextran Tablets and TheirpH-Responsive Behavior as an Easy-to-Use Platform forMultipurpose Applications”, Published 2022, ACS Omega  (Impact Factor: 4.132) ‎

•           S.H. Safiabadi Tali, J. J. LeBlanc, Z. Sadiq, O. D. Oyewunmi, C. Camargo, B. ‎Nikpour, N. Armanfard, S. M. Sagan, S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi.“Tools And Methods For The Diagnosis ofSARS-Cov-2/COVID-19”, Published 2021, 34 (3), e00228-20, Clinical Microbiology Review (Impact Factor: 50. 129) This is an invitation-only journal

•           AmirR. Rouhani Esfahani, Zubi Sadiq, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi-Tali, Ndifreke Usen, Daria Camilla Boffito, and S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. “Portable, stable, and sensitive assay to detect phosphate in water with gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) and Eu3 -‎dextrantablet,” Published 2021, 46, 3697-3709. Analyst (Impact Factor: 5.227)‎

•           OyejideDamilola Oyewunmi, Seyed Hamid Safiabadi-Tali, and S. Jahanshahi-Anbuhi. Dual-Modal AssayKit for the Qualitative and Quantitative Determination of the Total Water Hardness Using a Permanent Marker FabricatedMicrofluidic Paper-Based Analytical Device”, Published2020, 8 (97), 1-19, Chemosensors (Impact Factor: 4.229)    ‎

•           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. Thermal Stabilization of Viral Vaccines in Low-Cost Sugar Films, Published 2019, 9, 7631 Scientific Reports, Nature PublishingGroup.  (Impact Factor: 4. 997)     ‎

•           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 Integrated Layering of Reagents,” (17) 943-950, Published 2017. DOI: 10.1039/C2LC41005B, Lab Chip (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 PaperSensor for Bacterial Detection,” (7) 1-‎‎10, Published 2017. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-12549-3, Scientific Reports, Nature Publishing Group (ImpactFactor: 4. 997)   ‎

•           P. Hsieh, M. M. Ali, Kh. Tram, S. Jahanshahi‐Anbuhi, C. L. Brown, J. D. Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe, and Y. Li, “RNAA protection is effectively achieved by pullulan film formation,” (18) 502-505, Published 2017. DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201600643, ChemBioChem (Impact Factor: 3.468)   ‎

•           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,” (7) 2342-2346, Published 2016. DOI:10.1039/C5SC04184H, Chem. Sci. (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,” (128) 2759-2763, Published 2016. DOI: 10.1002/ange.201509389, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. (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,” 25434-25440, Published in 2015. DOI:10.1021/acsami.5b08301, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces (Impact Factor: 10.383) ‎

•           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,” (87) 9288-9293, Published 2015. DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.5b01923, Anal. Chem. (Impact Factor: 8.008)    ‎

•           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“, (70) 360-369, Published in 2015. nDOI:10.1016/j.watres.2014.12.005,  WaterResearch (Impact Factor: 13.4)‎

•           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. “Pullulan Encapsulation of Labile Biomolecules to Give Stable Bioassay Tablets,” (24) 6155-6158, Published 2014. DOI: 10.1002/anie.201403222, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. (ImpactFactor: 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 Erodible Polymeric Bridge Giving Controlled Release and Timed Flow Shutoff,(14) 229-236, Published d 2014. DOI:10.1039/c3lc50762a, Lab Chip (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 FastFlow Channels in Paper Fluidic Devices to Control Timing of Sequential Reactions," (12) 5079-5085, Published 2012. DOI: 10.1039/C2LC41005B, Lab Chip (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,” Under Review. Analyst (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, Under Review.  Analyst (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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