Dr Kersaudy-Kerhoas’ research has focused on the development of microfluidic tools for the preparation of human blood samples prior to analytical detection of biomarkers such as DNA, RNA and microRNA. This involves the design of hydrodynamic plasma separation features and the integration of nucleic acid extraction into microfluidic workflows.

She works closely with biologists and clinicians to develop applications in the field of non-invasive prenatal testing, cancer and beyond.

Her interests in Manufacturing Research lie in micro and nanotechnologies, rapid prototyping and the development of cost-effective manufacturing processes for medium to high volume production of polymeric microfluidic components. She is also interested in the replacement of petroleum-derived products by composites derived from renewable resources in the production of high-value microsystems. Dr Kersaudy-Kerhoas has delivered outreach activities about microsystems and microfluidics and would like to change the public attitude towards engineering and manufacturing from passive consumers to active problem solvers.

Dr Kersaudy-Kerhoas graduated from the Institut Superieur de l’Electronique et du Numerique (Brest-Lille, France) and the Technological University of Lille (France) with an MSc in 2005 before joining Heriot-Watt University for a PhD.