AMSN – PhDC01

Credits points (ECTS): 3

Lecturer in charge: Dr. Pham Van Nhat

Description of the course:

Objectives of the course:
After this course, students will

• Have basic knowledge about concepts, such as conventional MEMS materials, various lithography methods, and bulk and surface micromachining;
• Understand some fundamental structures and techniques to fabricate MEMS devices;
• Understand microfluidic theories, important parameters, and components (such as micro-valves and micro-pumps);
• Understand theoretical principles and their biological and biomedical applications;
• Understand the functional nanomaterials and their applications in medicine as imaging agents, therapeutics and diagnostics.

Contents of the course:

1. Introduction and overview of BioMEMS and LOC
2. MEMS Fabrication
3. BioMEMS fabrication and soft lithography
   • Biosensors
   • Biochips
4. Microfluidics and components
5. Drug delivery and implant devices
6. Microdevices for Oral Drug Delivery
7. Nano-designed Pore-Containing Systems for Biosensing and Controlled Drug Release
8. Soft-lithography Practical course

References:

1. Tejal Desai (Editor), Mauro Ferrari (Editor), Sangeeta N. Bhatia (Editor), BioMEMS and Biomedical Nanotechnology/Volume III: Therapeutic Micro/Nanotechnology, Springer 2008.