Elnaz Haghani
We are thrilled to introduce Elnaz Haghani as our very first Emerging Scholar of the Month—an exciting new recognition initiative at the One WATER Institute that celebrates the outstanding contributions of graduate students advancing innovation across water-related and interdisciplinary research.
Elnaz is currently pursuing her PhD in Biomedical Engineering at 첥Ƶ, where she is supervised by Dr. Razieh Salahandish. Her academic journey reflects a deep commitment to translational science and meaningful impact, particularly through the development of next-generation diagnostic tools.
🧪 Research Focus
Elnaz’s research centers on the design and development of AI-assisted wearable platforms for sweat biomarker analysis—a novel, non-invasive approach to the early detection of diseases such as cancer and neurological disorders. Her work merges expertise in biosensing, microfluidics, and nanobiotechnology to build diagnostic systems that are both user-friendly and clinically valuable.
PhD Candidate, Biomedical Engineering
🚀 Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Elnaz is also the co-founder of WearNovAi, a biomedical startup committed to commercializing wearable diagnostic devices emerging from her research lab. Through this venture, she exemplifies the bridge between academic innovation and real-world application—aligning closely with One WATER’s mission to drive impactful, translational research.
🏆 Recognition & Achievements
Elnaz’s impressive academic and entrepreneurial achievements include:
- A growing list of high-impact scientific publications
- A filed patent related to her wearable biosensing technology
- Awarded the Carswell Scholarship
- Completion of a competitive Mitacs internship, supporting industry-academic collaboration
💬 Why She’s Featured
Elnaz represents the next generation of innovators in the biomedical and water-health technology space. Her ability to combine technical expertise with entrepreneurial vision stands out as a model of what emerging scholars can achieve when supported by collaborative, interdisciplinary ecosystems like One WATER.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Elnaz on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to the continued impact of her work on healthcare innovation and beyond.
🎥 Interview with Elnaz Haghani
Get to know more about Elnaz's journey, her research inspirations, and how she’s translating innovative ideas into real-world solutions. In this exclusive One WATER Institute interview, Elnaz shares insights into her work on wearable diagnostics, her experience as a graduate researcher, and the future of biomedical engineering.
👉 Watch the interview below: