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Biography
Dr Cadarso is a world-leading researcher in applied micro and nanotechnologies including photonics and micro-optics, microfluidics integration, mechanical systems, biosensors and (bio)surface engineering. He gained his PhD from the department of physics at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona. Dr Cadarso was a Marie Curie Fellow from 2009-2012, looking at applications orientated micro and nano-technologies. He then moved to the Paul Scherrer Institute as Ambzione Fellow, to further his training in nanophotonics for sensing applications and lab-on-chip applications. Dr Cadarso moved to Monash University in 2016 as a senior lecturer, in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace engineering, he also joined the Centre to Impact AMR in 2020, as a founding member and currently is a member of the Comunity engagement and Industry strategic groups.
During his career, Dr Cadarso has established novel technologies that have led to: the development of novel devices that did not exist before (such as SU-8 based MOEMS), he has actively contributed to the creation of novel commercial products (i.e. polymers commercialised by micro resist technology GmbH), the invention of patents that have being commercially exploited and the foundation of two high tech micro/nanotechnology based start-ups, demonstrating that his work not only has had an impact in the research community (validated by the high quality of his publications) but it has also had a significant impact in the real world.
Currently Dr Cadarso leads the Applied Micro and Nano-Technology Lab and his research is focused in the advancement of life sciences and biomedical engineering, by developing novel micro/nano-systems and platforms by means of advanced fabrication methods enabling de development of complex features and 3D structures with high resoltion and precession. This allows him to interact, analyse and engineer biological systems at the micro- and nanoscale. Concretely, he uses these systems to better understand and find solutions for: i) Complex medical issues, such as preventing metastasis or the rise of antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics; ii) Enable new medical approaches that are easy to access, safe and affordable for everyone, such as sustainable regenerative medicine and; iii) Contribute to reverse climate change, i.e. by helping to reduce the emission of methane to the atmosphere by farm animals.
Research interests
The Applied Micro and Nanotechnology Lab was created in November 2016 in the frame of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Monash University. This new laboratory aims to use the most advance technologies and to develop novel process chains to address current challenges both in research and industrial applications, with a special focus on biological applications, photonics, microoptics, sensing platforms and functional smart surfaces. Our target is to develop scalable customer based technologies that and to develop integrated systems in accord to the specified applications.
Key research areas: Microtechnology, Nanotechnology, Silicon, polymers, nanoreplication, surface engineering, photonics, microoptics, lab-on-a-chip, biosensors, chemical sensors, MEMS, MOEMS, biosurfaces, anti-microbial surfaces.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Nanotechnology
- Photonics
- Sensors
- Biosensors
- Micro-optics
- Polymers
- Microsystems
- MEMS
- MOEMS
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Dynamic Microcages for Cells: Advanced Tools to Interrogate Cell Mechanics
Voelcker, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cadarso Busto, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Frith, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Geiger, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Spatz, J. P. (Partner Investigator (PI))
Australian Research Council (ARC)
1/09/23 → 31/08/26
Project: Research
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Harnessing the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stromal cells by priming via surface microtopographies
Frith, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Cadarso Busto, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Voelcker, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Martino, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Simpson, K. J. (Associate Investigator (AI))
1/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies
Meagher, L. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bray, L. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Voelcker, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Risbridger, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hutmacher, D. W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Batra, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dargaville, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Elnathan, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Saifzadeh, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Heng, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Aguilar, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lim, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Klein, T. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fisher, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), McGovern, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dislakis, V. (Partner Investigator (PI)), McLellan, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Dulleck, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Steck, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scott, W. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Corrie, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Thissen, H. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cameron, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Haupt, L. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Werner, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Levett, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Whyte, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Forsythe, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Smith, N. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Frith, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hicks, C. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Rackham, O. J. L. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Sohal, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Polo, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), May, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Reimers, N. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Toh, Y.-C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McKee, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Adams, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Obschonka, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Subramaniam, N. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yambem, S. D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Russell-Bennett, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Bertram, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Schierjott, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Hollands, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Currie, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ball, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Trapani, J. A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Cadarso Busto, V. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Loessner, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ecker, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Boyd, R. L. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Lim, J. (Partner Investigator (PI))
Australian Research Council (ARC), PolVax Pty Ltd, Cartherics Pty Ltd, TissueGUARD GmbH, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, TissueGnostics GmbH
13/01/21 → 30/11/27
Project: Research
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NHMRC Equipment Grant - UV lamp adaptor and accessories
Frith, J., Cadarso Busto, V., Voelcker, N., Cameron, N., Meagher, L. & Forsythe, J.
1/11/23 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Improving embryo selection in IVF treatments through incorporating novel non-invasive live-cell metabolic imaging of embryos using adapted confocal microscopy: a live birth safety study
Horta Nunez, F. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Catt, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vollenhoven, B. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pangestu, M. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Mol, B. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Neild, A. (Associate Investigator (AI)), Nosrati, R. (Associate Investigator (AI)) & Cadarso Busto, V. (Associate Investigator (AI))
Monash University – Internal Department Contribution
29/01/22 → 30/08/23
Project: Research
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Novel application of metabolic imaging of early embryos using a light-sheet on-a-chip device: a proof-of-concept study
Vargas-Ordaz, E., Newman, H., Austin, C., Catt, S., Nosrati, R., Cadarso, V. J., Neild, A. & Horta, F., Jan 2025, In: Human Reproduction. 40, 1, p. 41-55 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus) -
Compartmentalised enzyme-induced phase transformations in self-assembling lipid systems
He, V., Seibt, S., Cadarso, V. J., Neild, A. & Boyd, B. J., 15 Oct 2024, In: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 672, p. 256-265 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Rapid concentration and detection of bacteria in milk using a microfluidic surface acoustic wave activated nanosieve
Ang, B., Jirapanjawat, T., Tay, K. P., Ashtiani, D., Greening, C., Tuck, K. L., Neild, A. & Cadarso, V. J., 28 Jun 2024, In: ACS Sensors. 9, 6, p. 3105–3114 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
Acoustic prison for single live cell 3D multi-imaging enabled by light-sheet microscopy
Richard, C., Vargas-Ordaz, E. J., Cadarso, V. J. & Neild, A., 6 May 2023, In: Microfluidics and Nanofluidics. 27, 6, 13 p., 35.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
Acousto-optofluidic 3D single cell imaging of macrophage phagocytosis of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Richard, C., Vargas-Ordaz, E. J., Zhang, Y., Li, J., Cadarso, V. J. & Neild, A., 22 Dec 2023, In: Lab on a Chip. 24, 3, p. 480-491 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)
Press/Media
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New antimicrobial surface reduces bacteria build-up on medical instruments
Trevor Lithgow & Victor Cadarso Busto
18/05/21 → 21/06/21
7 Media contributions
Press/Media: Research