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College / Department

College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Teaching areas

Fluid Mechanics, Microfluidics, Precision Health

Research areas

Dr Warkiani’s research focuses on microfluidics, BioMEMS, and lab-on-a-chip technologies to address complex biological and clinical challenges. He enjoys working at the microscale—engineering fluid flows, forces, and biomimetic environments to solve problems in cell biology, particularly in rare cell isolation, single-cell analysis, and recreating biological systems ex vivo. His work also spans inertial microfluidic-assisted cell sorting (iMACS), tissue engineering, and advanced IVF technologies, all driven by a passion for translating elegant engineering into impactful biomedical ...

Education

PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 2012

Professional experience

Professor, Biomedical Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2021 - 2026

Assocaite Professor, Biomedical Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2019 - 2021

Senior Lecturer, Biomedical Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, NSW, Australia, 2017 - 2019

Lecturer, Mechanical Engineering, University of New South Wales (UNSW), NSW, Australia, 2014 - 2017

Postdoc, Electrical And Biomedical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MA, United States, 2012 - 2014

Contact

[email protected]

Professor Majid Warkiani

Professor

PhD, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Dr Warkiani is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Advanced Biosciences and Bioengineering Research Center (ABSBERC). He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and completed postdoctoral training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA. Prior to joining AUS, he was Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) and the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He also served as Co-Director of the Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices (IBMD) at UTS, where he played a key role in its national and international growth.

Awards and Honors

Robert Edwards Prize, RBMO, 2025, Reproductive BioMedicine Online, Honours significant contributions to reproductive medicine and IVF research, celebrating innovation, scientific excellence, and impact on clinical practice., 2025

Royan International Research Award, 2025, Royan Institute, The Royan International Research Award recognizes outstanding research in reproductive biomedicine, stem cells, and regenerative medicine. It focuses on high-impact, translational work that addresses real clinical challenges, particularly in IVF, infertility, and tissue engineering. The award promotes global scientific excellence and international collaboration in these fields., August 2025

CAS-PIFI Fellowship, Chinese Academy of Sciences President’s International Fellowship Initiative, Supports international researchers to collaborate with Chinese Academy of Sciences institutes, promoting global partnerships, knowledge exchange, and high-impact scientific research., 2024

Cancer Institute NSW Award, Cancer Institute New South Wales, Supports outstanding researchers to conduct high-impact cancer research in New South Wales, accelerating translation into improved cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment., 2022

Young Tall Poppy Science Award, Australian Institute of Policy and Science (AIPS), Recognizes outstanding early-career researchers for excellence in science, research impact, and contributions to science communication and community engagement., 2019

NHMRC CDF, The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), Supports outstanding mid-career researchers to advance independent research programs and strengthen leadership in health and medical research., 2017

MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 (TR35) Award, MIT Technology Review, Recognizes exceptional young innovators whose work is shaping the future of technology and driving real-world impact., 2016

Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Nanyang Technological University, Honours distinguished young graduates of Nanyang Technological University for exceptional professional achievements and impactful contributions to society., 2016

Fresh Science National Program Award, Fresh Science National Program, Recognizes emerging researchers for innovative work and excellence in communicating their science to a broader audience., 2015

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART) Award, NRF Singapore, 2013