Regular biography
Paul Piunno is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, in the Department of CHEM at the University of Toronto. His profile can be accessed at https://www.chemistry.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/paul-piunno. He is affiliated with the university and holds the title of Associate Professor, Teaching Stream. His research interests and other details are not specified in the available information.
Scholar-generated biography
Paul Piunno is a Professor in Analytical Chemistry at the University of Toronto Mississauga, specializing in Biosensors, Nucleic Acid Diagnostics, and Chemistry Education. His research focuses on developing advanced analytical techniques for DNA detection using fiber-optic biosensors and upconversion nanoparticles. He explores the design and optimization of nucleic acid-based sensors for medical diagnostics, emphasizing selectivity, sensitivity, and practical applications. His work includes the development of microfluidics devices for undergraduate laboratory education, enhancing hands-on learning in analytical chemistry. Piunno's research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to improve biosensor performance and expand diagnostic capabilities.