Welcome to CAST

The Center for Advanced Sensor Technology promotes the development of optical based sensors for biomedical, bioprocess, environmental and homeland defense applications. We are a multidisciplinary group of chemists, molecular biologists, electrical engineers and chemical and biochemical engineers. Our main objective is to create innovative sensor technology that is high throughput and low-cost amenable for transfer to industry counterparts. The Center for Advanced Sensor Technology has 2,000 sq. ft. of laboratory space in the Technology Research Center (TRC Building) on the University of Maryland, Baltimore County campus.

Introduction to some of our Technologies:

Video Talks
Disruptive innovations with optical sensors
GRIT-X: Inventing Tomorrow
Exploring the Next-Gen Therapeutics

UMBC, CAST Team at the FDA showcasing our Mini-BioMOD system

Mini-BioMOD system

Sensor TechKnowledge: Sensors for Process Development: A Practical Guide – Dr. Govind Rao
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