Theoretical understanding of fluids under confined conditions, and how this is used in the field of microfluidics. Principles for the design and use of microfluidics tools, with applications in chemistry (of complex systems), and biology.
Theory of microfluidics
Micro- and nanofabrication of microfluidic devices
Detection methods in microfluidic systems
Applications of microfluidics in complex systems
Microfluidics in chemical synthesis
Micro-arrays, proteomics, genomics, transcriptomics using microfluidics
Cell-based assays
Usage of software / computer aided design (CAD)
Compétences visées
Basic knowledge of how to design, construct and use microfluidic devices in research and industry. Understanding of when to choose microfluidics as a solution for a given (research) problem.
