Location History:
- Gaithersburg, MD (US) (2006)
- Seattle, WA (US) (2006)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2006
Title: Innovations of Matthew S Munson
Introduction
Matthew S Munson is an accomplished inventor based in Gaithersburg, MD (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of microfluidics, with a focus on enhancing the control and detection of charged particles in fluid streams. His innovative work has led to the development of two notable patents.
Latest Patents
Matthew's latest patents include the following:
1. **Use of liquid junction potentials for electrophoresis without applied voltage in a microfluidic channel** - This invention provides methods for using liquid junction potentials to control the transport of charged particles in fluid streams that are in laminar flow within microfluidic channels. Applications of the methods of this invention include sample preconditioning, electrophoretic separation of charged particles, enhanced or delayed mixing of charged particles across a fluid interface relative to diffusion only, focusing charged particles in a fluid stream in one or two dimensions, and concentration of charged reactants at a fluid interface.
2. **Microfluidic devices for rotational manipulation of the fluidic interface between multiple flow streams** - Microfluidic devices and methods are provided for enhancing detection of a diffusion pattern formed by particles diffusing between at least two fluid streams in parallel laminar flow such that an interface is formed between them by increasing the dimension of the streams in the diffusion direction. This may be accomplished by flowing the streams through a transforming turn, or by flowing the streams through a channel having diverging walls. Devices and methods are also provided for enhancing diffusion between two streams comprising changing the interface between said streams from a narrow interface to a broad interface.
Career Highlights
Matthew S Munson is affiliated with the University of Washington, where he continues to advance research in microfluidics and related technologies. His work has garnered attention for its practical applications in various scientific fields.
Collaborations
Matthew has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Andrew Kamholz and Catherine R Cabrera, contributing to a dynamic research environment that fosters innovation.
Conclusion
Matthew S Munson's contributions to microfluidics through his patents demonstrate his commitment to advancing technology in this field. His innovative approaches have the potential to significantly impact various applications in science and engineering.