Generl Research Photographs

Key technologies of AUDFS research. The quartz crystal microbalance (shown unmounted on far left) serves as part of a handheld bacterial sensor (second from left). Continued research success will lead to the combination of a flexure plate wave device (third from left) with an RFID STag (far right). All devices are pictured with a quarter for size reference.

The radio-frequency identification sensor tag (RFID STag), shown in relation to a quarter.

The radio-frequency identification sensor tag (RFID STag), pictured alone. The STag is about the the size of a stamp, with a thickness no greater than that of a credit card.

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The AUDFS hand-held device, capable of real-time bacterial detection, measures less than seven inches long, four inches wide and three inches thick. A liquid sample is placed on the quartz crystal microbalance (top left), and a digtal readout provides feedback on the presence of bacteria.

AUDFS technology licensed by Neogen Corporation  of Lansing, Mich., is capable of detecting banned meat-and-bone meal and ruminant by-products in animal feed.

"Landscape phages" offer new horizon of detection capabilities

Phage, pictured here in a concept diagram, hold promise as substitutes for antibodies. They demonstrate many features, such as high affinity for the analyte, field stability and low cost. Auburn University has patented the use of phage in biosensor applications.

Congressman Mike Rogers' Visit (April 6, 2004)

From left to right, Dr. Prathima Argrawal, Director of Auburn University Wireless Engineering Research and Education Center, Dr. Bryan Chin, Director of the Auburn University Detection and Food Safety Center; Congressman Mike Rogers; and Jerry Watson, Anniston Liason to Auburn University.