Experimental validation of a next-generation on-chip cell sorter with integrated optics

Imec is a world-leading research centre in semiconductor technology with top-notch microfabrication facilities. Within an interdisciplinary team, we investigate biomedical applications using miniaturized silicon-based devices. One such innovation is our on-chip cell sorting technology, designed for high-throughput, gentle, and efficient cell manipulation.

During this internship, you will experimentally validate the performance of imec’s newest generation cell sorter, a fully integrated device featuring on-chip optics for real-time detection and enhanced fluidic designs for higher sorting efficiency and throughput. As one of the first of its kind in this field, this integrated platform marks a groundbreaking step toward chip-based biomedical diagnostics. Evaluating its performance from scratch will therefore be a significant contribution to the field and a unique opportunity for the intern to take part in shaping a pioneering platform with real scientific impact.

Type of Project: Internship

Master's degree: Master of Engineering Technology; Master of Science; Master of Engineering Science; Master of Bioengineering

Master program: Biomedical engineering; Bioscience Engineering; Electrotechnics/Electrical Engineering; Nanoscience & Nanotechnology; Physics

Duration: 6-8 months

For more information or application, please contact the supervising scientists Radin Tahvildari (Radin.Tahvildari@imec.be) and Thomas Hopfes (Thomas.Hopfes@imec.be).