Over the past three decades, our research group has developed a broad portfolio of micro- and nanosystem technologies spanning microfluidics, microsensors, microrobotics, biosensing, automation, and human-machine interaction. These technologies have been created in close collaboration with researchers in medicine, cell biology, materials science, robotics, and industry, and have enabled applications ranging from organ-on-chip platforms and precision materials characterization to digital olfaction, biosensing, and wearable devices.
In the MPS and OoC fields, we have developed technologies for oxygen control and measurement, mechanical cell stimulation (including flow-based, topography-based, and stretching-based approaches), microelectrode array (MEA) measurements, and automated cell culture. We have also developed microfluidic OoC platforms for cardiac, neural, osteogenic, vascular, and ophthalmic applications. See also the Centre of Excellence in Body-on-chip Research for more information about the topic.
We have developed general microrobotic manipulation technologies with a focus on microscale material testing. We have also developed microrobotic imaging and vision-based measurement technologies for studying fibrous materials, as well as sensors and actuators for microrobotics. Our earlier work focused on technologies for biomedical microrobotics.
In this application field, we have developed solutions for both olfactory displays and electronic nose measurements.
We have co-developed solutions for cell-based active implants, neural interfaces, and materials for wearable devices.
We have developed technology for microfluidic Point-of-Care Testing and biosensor integration.