Dr. Sana Jahanshahi Anbuhi, PhD

Assistant Professor, Chemical and Materials Engineering

Biography    Teaching activities    Publications    Available Position   

Education

Ph.D. (2014) in Chemical Engineering 
         McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada. 
         

B.Sc. (2007) in Chemical Engineering 
         Sharif University of Technology (SUT), Tehran, Iran. 

Research Areas

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- ADVANCED SEPARATION PROCESSES (CHME 6081)
- THERMODYNAMICS I (ENGR 251)​

Journal Publications

1.       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)

2.        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 Sensorfor Bacterial Detection”, ScientificReports, Nature Publishing Group. (7)1-10, 2017.  DOI:10.1038/s41598-017-12549-3. (Impact Factor: 4. 259)

3.        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 effectivelyachieved by pullulan film formation”, ChemBioChem  (18) 502-505, 2017.  DOI: 10.1002/cbic.201600643. (Impact Factor: 3. 088)

4.       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-inclusivepullulan tablets for challenging bioassays”, Chem Sci, (7) 2342-2346, 2016.  DOI: 10.1039/C5SC04184H. (Impact Factor: 8.668)

5.       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 DNAamplification with a simple paper device”, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., (128) 2759-2763, 2016.DOI: 10.1002/ange.201509389. (Impact Factor: 13.734)

6.       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. (Impact Factor: 7.504)

7.      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 Inksto Immobilize Reagents”, Anal. Chem, (87) 9288-9293, 2015. DOI:10.1021/acs.analchem.5b01923. (Impact Factor: 6.320)

8.       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 forWater 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)

9.       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)

10.   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)

11.   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 ofSequential Reactions", Lab Chip, (12) 5079-5085, 2012.  DOI: 10.1039/C2LC41005B. (Impact Factor: 6.115)

12.  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)

13. 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)

1.      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.

2.      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 BiologicalMaterials", US provisional patent application, 62/168,192, 2015.

3.      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.

4.      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.

5.      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", USprovisional patent application 61/759,073, 2013.

6.      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.

Selected Presentations

1.       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-BasedAssay Kit for Quick Detection of Water Contamination”, 4th InternationalConference on Bio-Sensing Technology, Lisbon, Portugal. May 2015.

2.       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 inDrinking Water”, Industry Connect FIBRE Regional Conference, London,Ontario, Canada. March 2015.

3.       S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, R. Pelton, and C. D. M. Filipe. “Paper-BasedBiosensor for Detection of Organophosphate Pesticides”, PaperWeek Canada2015, Montreal, Canada, February 2015.

4.       S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, V. Leung, M. Liu, C.Carrasquilla, B. Kannan, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe. “SimpleMethod for Long-term Preservation of Labile Enzymes at Room Temperature”, 64thCanadian Chemical Engineering Conference, Niagara Falls, Canada,October  2014.

5.       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.

6.       S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K. Pennings, V. Leung, M. Liu, C.Carrasquilla, B. Kannan, Y. Li, R. Pelton, J. D. Brennan, C. D. M. Filipe. “ImmobilizedBioLab in Pills”, Fiber Conference, Vancouver, Canada, May 2014.

7.       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 inPills”, MUCEC, Hamilton, Canada, April 2014.

8.       S.Jahanshahi-Anbuhi, K.Pennings, V. Leung, C. Sicard, R. Pelton,J. D. Brennan and C. D.M. Filipe. “Fully Automated Bioactive Paper-BasedSensor for Detection of Organophosphate Pesticides”, PaperWeek Conference, Montreal,Canada, February 2014.

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

10.    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.

11.   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 FlowCut-Off System Using Rapid Dissolvable Polymer", FIBRE Conference,Cornwall, Canada, May 2013.

12.     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.

Select International Broadcast andInterviews

1.      Hamilton Spectator:“Smartphones get smart about water” (2015-05-14) Link

2.      The Globe and Mail:“Engineered to Change the World: Turning the Water Testing Process Upside Down”(2014-11-05) Link

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

4.      The Globe and Mail: “Forgetthe fridge: McMaster researchers develop new storage method for vaccines” (2014-09-25)Link

5.      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

6.      Lab Canada: “Projectto develop room-temperature storage for fragile biologics” (2014-09-23) Link

7.      TakePart: “DropThis Tiny Pill Into a Glass of Water to See If You're Drinking Pesticides” (2014-06-07)Link

8.      Medical Daily:“Contaminated Water May Soon Be Unmasked With A Tiny Pill Very Similar ToMinty-Fresh Breath Strips” (2014-06-06) Link

9.       McMaster University News: “Sentinel Students take top twoprizes at national FIBRE conference” (2014-05-22) Link

10.  Gizmag:“Water-testing pills draw on breath-freshening tech” (2014-05-01) Link

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

12.  Science Daily: “Watertest for the world: Simple pill brings lab to water to test for contamination”(2014-04-28) Link

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