Description

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.

Contacts

Responsable(s) de l'enseignement

• Guillermo Monreal Santiago