Regular biography
Dr. Richard Fair is the Lord-Chandran Distinguished Professor of Engineering in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on microfluidic systems for lab-on-a-chip applications based on electrowetting technology. Dr. Fair has contributed to numerous publications and has collaborated with faculty across multiple disciplines at Duke and other institutions. His work includes developing applications for environmental engineering, biosensing, diagnostics, and genomics through strategic alliances and funding initiatives. He is also affiliated with the Duke Initiative for Science & Society.
Scholar-generated biography
Richard B. Fair is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Duke University, specializing in integrated circuits and microfluidic devices and applications. His research focuses on developing microfluidic systems for clinical diagnostics, biochips, and lab-on-a-chip technologies. He has published extensively on electrowetting-based actuation of liquid droplets, digital microfluidics, and droplet-based microfluidic applications for chemical and biological assays. His work explores the integration of microfluidics with printed circuit boards and the design of automated on-chip droplet dispensing systems. Fair's research addresses challenges in microfluidic design automation, fabrication, and the implementation of microfluidic platforms for real-world applications.