Microfluidics for lab-on-a-chip
MICRO-706 / 1 credit
Teacher(s): de Malsche Wim, Le Gac Séverine
Language: English
Remark: Next time: Spring 2026
Frequency
Every 2 years
Summary
The course covers the entire field of lab-on-a-chip technology, including microfluidic principles and various microfabrication approaches, and presenting concrete examples of devices for (bio)analysis, cell biology, tissue regeneration and microreactors.
Content
• Introduction to microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technology – origins - scaling laws – applications
• Microfluidic principles: flow actuation; pumps; mixers; valves; etc.
• Introduction to fabrication techniques for the production of microfluidic devices, using “cleanroom materials” such as silicon and glass, as well as polymer materials.
• Surface modification: surface passivation; and immobilization of active and/or recognition elements
• (Bio)molecule analysis: sample preparation; molecular separation; integrated devices for biomolecule analysis
• Microreactors
• Microfluidics for cell biology: engineering device for experimentation on cells; tissue regeneration and organ-on-a-chip platforms
Keywords
Microfluidics, Lab-on-a-Chip, Bioanalysis, Microfabrication, Organ-on-a-Chip
In the programs
- Number of places: 30
- Exam form: Term paper (session free)
- Subject examined: Microfluidics for lab-on-a-chip
- Lecture: 14 Hour(s)
- Type: optional
- Number of places: 30
- Exam form: Term paper (session free)
- Subject examined: Microfluidics for lab-on-a-chip
- Lecture: 14 Hour(s)
- Type: optional