Research

Coatings for biology

Biocompatible coatings of semiconductors to be integrated into cell-silicon interfaces for biosensors. These coatings are currently investigated for in vivo/in vitro recording devices of electroactive cells (heart/brain cells).

Bioprinting

Laser based techniques for printing biomolecules/cells for producing biomolecule arrays and biosensors. I have further developed this technique as a parallel direct-write technique, able to print 1000 pixels in one single laser shot.

This technique is able to print viscous fluids containing DNA, proteins and even living cell.

Biomaterials manufacture via microstereolithography

Using top down approaches to controllable (via CAD/CAM) produce 3D biocompatible/degradable polymer structures with micrometer resolution.

The combination of this technique with bottom-up approaches to achieve hybrid biomaterials as 3D scaffolds for implants, tissue engineering and pharmaceutical testing.