Molecular Fingerprint
Each sample produces a distinctive Raman signature that can reveal meaningful molecular information for chemical identification.
One Sensing Platform. Multiple Applications.
LumiSERS is building a versatile sensing platform for rapid, sensitive and field-deployable chemical analysis, bringing powerful molecular insight closer to where decisions are made.
The platform
From molecular signal to actionable insight.
LumiSERS brings together a high-performance SERS sensing surface, portable Raman measurement and intelligent spectral analysis in one adaptable platform.
Enhancement
SERS amplifies weak Raman signals, improving sensitivity and enabling clearer detection of important molecular features.
Artificial Intelligence
Machine-learning analysis helps interpret complex spectra, identify patterns and turn raw measurements into actionable insight.
Applications
A platform designed to expand across sectors.
One core sensing architecture can be adapted to different targets and sample types, opening a path to multiple commercial applications.
Water & Wastewater
Rapid screening and monitoring of chemical targets in water and wastewater environments.
Agriculture
Field-oriented monitoring for runoff, residues and other agriculture-related chemical challenges.
Food Safety
Fast screening concepts for residues and chemical contaminants across food and produce workflows.
Environmental Testing
Adaptable chemical sensing for environmental samples where speed and portability matter.
Future Health Applications
Longer-term opportunities for molecular analysis in biofluids and health-related sensing.
How it works
A simple path from sample to result.
01
Sample
Introduce a liquid or prepared sample to the sensing surface.
02
Sense
Target molecules interact with the SERS-active surface and generate enhanced Raman signatures.
03
Analyze
Spectral data is processed with analytical and machine-learning tools.
04
Act
Results are translated into clearer information for monitoring and decision-making.
Why LumiSERS
Built for sensing beyond the traditional lab.
Our goal is to make advanced molecular analysis more accessible, adaptable and deployable across real-world workflows.
Rapid analytical workflow
Sensitive molecular fingerprints
Field-deployable potential
Data-driven interpretation
Adaptable across targets
Scalable platform vision
Our Team
Meet the team behind LumiSERS.
Combining expertise in SERS sensing, advanced materials, spectroscopy, machine learning and technology translation.
Dr. Amin Rashidi
Founder & CEO
A graduate of the University of Alberta's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Rashidi's work focuses on surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), portable chemical sensing and machine-learning-enabled spectral analysis. He leads LumiSERS' technology development, commercialization strategy and application expansion.
Professor Xuehua Zhang
Technical Advisor
Professor Zhang is based in the University of Alberta's Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. She provides technical guidance to LumiSERS, bringing expertise in advanced materials, interfacial science and the development of innovative technologies for real-world sensing and analytical applications.
Collaborate with us
Interested in sensing, validation or partnership opportunities?
We are building LumiSERS with real-world applications in mind and welcome conversations with research, industry and technology partners.
Email
info@lumisers.ca
Phone
+1-514-566-8251
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Address
6.362.37 DICE, University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada