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Erica Forzani is an associate professor of chemical engineering, as well as a joint faculty member in the mechanical engineering graduate program in the School for Engineering of Matter, Transport, and Energy at Arizona State University (SEMTE). Forzani also has a joint appointment with the Biodesign Center for Bioelectronics and Biosensors, where she is the deputy director.
She received her doctorate in chemistry and bachelor's degree in biochemistry at Cordoba National University in Argentina. Prior to ASU, she received prestigious fellowships from the Argentinian Research Council to support her doctoral and postdoctoral studies in Argentina. She came to ASU in 2003 as postdoctoral research associate of the then Department of Electrical Engineering; where later she worked as assistant research professor. Forzani became assistant professor in SEMTE in Fall 2010.
Forzani’s current research interests are the development of novel hybrid chemical and biosensors and the integration of sensors into wireless, non-invasive and inexpensive sensor devices. She is focused on health applications, and environmental health and safety. Currently, she has more than 40 peer-reviewed publications, seven patent applications and two transferred intellectual properties. In addition, she has served as guest editor of Nanotechnology Journal, and is member of the editorial board of the Journal of Biosensors and Bioelectronics.
Education
Postdoctoral Fellow. Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University (2003-2006)
Postdoctoral Fellow. Materials and Analytical Sciences, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina (2000-2003)
Ph.D. Chemistry, Cordoba National University, Argentina
B.S. Biochemistry, Cordoba National University, Argentina
Research Interests
Chemical and biosensors, non-invasive sensors, sensor integration, wireless and lab-on-cell-phone sensors
Publications
Anant Rai, Francis Tsow, Sanam Nassirpour, Jeffrey Bankers, Martina Spinatsch and M. Pete He, Erica Forzani* and N. J. Tao*. "Selective Detection of Sulfur Derivatives Using Microfabricated Tuning Fork-Based Sensors". Sensors and Actuators B-Chemical (2009).
Erica S. Forzani, Donglai Lu, Matthew Leright, Alvaro Diaz Aguilar, Francis Tsow, Rodrigo Iglesias, Qian Zhang, Jin Lu, Jinghong Li, Nongjian Tao,,. "A Hybrid Electrochemical-Colorimetric Sensing Platform for Detection of Explosives". Journal of the American Chemical Society (2009).
Francis Tsow, Erica Forzani, Anant Rai, Ray Tsui, Sal Mastroianni, Christopher Knobbe, A. Jay Gandolfi, and N.J. Tao*. "A Wearable & Wireless Sensor System for Real-time Monitoring of Environmental Volatile Organic Toxicants". IEEE Sensors (2009).
R. Wang, F. Tsow, X.Z. Zhang, J.H. Peng, E.S. Forzani, Y.S. Chen, J.C. Crittenden, H. Destaillats, NJ Tao*. "Real-Time Ozone Detection Based on a Microfabricated Quartz Crystal Tuning Fork Sensor". Sensors (2009).
R.A. Iglesias, F. Tsow, R. Wang , E.S. Forzani*, N.J. Tao*. "A hybrid separation and detection device for analysis of BTEX in complex samples". Analytical Chemistry (2009).
Research Activity
Forzani,Erica Silvia*, Xian,Xiaojun. Non-Invasive Mobile Device for Tracking Cadriovascular Functions. HHS-NIH-NIBIB(8/1/2015 - 7/31/2017).
Forzani,Erica Silvia*. Wireless Sensors for Obesity and Associated Chronic Diseases. TF Health(1/1/2015 - 6/30/2015).
Forzani,Erica Silvia*. Objectively Measured Daily Energy Expenditure and Neurocognitive Outcomes: A Feasibility Study. Mayo Rochester(4/23/2014 - 4/22/2015).
Chen,Fang, Forzani,Erica Silvia. Mobile multifunctional tool for monitoring and management of respiratory diseases. TF Health(4/16/2014 - 4/15/2016).
Wang,Shaopeng*, Forzani,Erica Silvia, Stafford,Phillip, Tao,Nongjian. A Personal Mobile Tool for Effective Weight Management. FLINN FDN(7/1/2013 - 6/30/2015).
Forzani,Erica Silvia*, Tao,Nongjian, Tsow,Tsing Wai. Wireless Capnograph for Respiratory Function Diagnosis and Management. HHS-NIH-NIBIB(9/30/2011 - 8/31/2013).
Tao,Nongjian*, Forzani,Erica Silvia, Tsow,Tsing Wai. A wireless multi-functional sensor badge for epidemiological studies. HHS-NIH-NIEHS(9/16/2011 - 7/31/2015).
Tao,Nongjian*, Forzani,Erica Silvia. Development of first prototype device for exhale nitric oxide. (11/11/2010 - 12/10/2012).
Tao,Nongjian*, Forzani,Erica Silvia, Tsow,Tsing Wai. Supplement: A Wearable Wirele3ss System for Real-Time Monitoring of Chemical Toxicants. HHS-NIH-NIEHS(5/1/2010 - 4/30/2012).
Tao,Nongjian*, Forzani,Erica Silvia, Tsow,Tsing Wai. An integrated hybrid system for environmental health applications. NSF-ENG-ECS(8/1/2009 - 7/31/2013).
Tao,Nongjian*, Forzani,Erica Silvia. A Wearable Wireless System for Real-Time Monitoring of Chemical Toxicants. HHS-NIH-NIEHS(8/15/2007 - 8/31/2008).
E.S. Forzani, et. al. "A hybrid Approach - nanosensor". Nanoelectronic Devices for Defense & Security conference, Fort Lauderdale , FL (Oct 2009).
E.S. Forzani. Integrated sensors systems for real-world environmental exposure assessment". Seminar, Department of Chemistry, University of San Antonio, TX, (Sep 2009).
