Martinus Gijs
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Fields of expertise
Microsystems Microfluidics Bio-MEMS Magnetic Applications Microfabrication technologies
Mission
The Laboratory of Microsystems 2 of Prof. Martin Gijs was established in 1997 and has as mission the development of new microfabrication technologies and to exploit these for applications of industrial interest. We actively participate in national and international research programs. The research of LMIS2 is centered on four themes: - Novel microfabrication technologies - Magnetic applications - Microfluidics - Bio-Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (BioMEMS) Novel microfabrication technologies We have established a sol-gel process for the replication of three-dimensional and thin film glass nanostructures. Moreover, we have discovered a new sol-gel process to synthesize borosilicate nanoparticles. Magnetic applications We are working on miniaturised systems for the handling and magnetic transport of magnetic micro- and nanoparticles in microfluidic devices. Microfluidics Chemists and biologists have recognized the utility of microfabricated devices for transporting and manipulating liquids on a sub-?L scale. We are active in the realisation and use of glass and polymer microfluidic chips. BioMEMS We are developing microfluidic channel- and droplet-based microsystems for the handling of magnetic beads for biomedical and mixing applications. We demonstrated a variety of on-chip immuno- and cell-based- assays using magnetic beads in a microfluidic channel as substrate.Biography
Martin A.M. Gijs received his degree in physics in 1981 from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium and his Ph.D. degree in physics at the same university in 1986. He joined the Philips Research Laboratories in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in 1987. Subsequently, he has worked there on micro-and nano-fabrication processes of high critical temperature superconducting Josephson and tunnel junctions, the microfabrication of microstructures in magnetic multilayers showing the giant magnetoresistance effect, the design and realisation of miniaturised motors for hard disk applications and the design and realisation of planar transformers for miniaturised power applications. He joined EPFL in 1997. His present interests are in developing technologies for novel magnetic devices, new microfabrication technologies for microsystems fabrication in general and the development and use of microsystems technologies for microfluidic and biomedical applications in particular.Publications
Infoscience publications
Teaching & PhD
Teaching
Microengineering
Past EPFL PhD Students
Afshar Ghasemlouy Rana , Atakan Hüseyin Baris , Berdat Daniel , Ciftlik Ata Tuna , Cornaglia Matteo , Dahan Elodie Deborah , Dobrzynska Jagoda Anna , Dong Li , Draz Muaz Salama Abdelmonem , Dupont Emile , Dupouy Diego Gabriel , Huang Xiaopeng , Huszka Gergely , Krenger Roger Philippe , Lehmann Ulrike , Letizia Maria Cristina , Liu Yang , Migliozzi Daniel , Moser Yves , Nguyen Huu Tuan , Orhan Jean-Baptiste Robert , Padovani Rima , Rezaeianaran Farzad , Schwander Flurina , Shen Meng , Sivagnanam Venkataragavalu , Tekin Hüseyin Cumhur , Viri Vittorio , Wacker Josias Basil , Yang Hui ,Courses
Microfabrication technologies
The student will learn process techniques and applications of modern micro- and nanofabrication, as practiced in a clean room, with a focus on silicon, but also multi-material microsystems and flexible/stretchable systems technologies.
Microfabrication practicals
The goal of this course is to introduce students to the practical aspects of some basic micro-fabrication techniques.
Materials and technology of microfabrication
The student will learn procedures and applications of modern microfabrication technologies, as practiced in a clean room environment, in particular modern techniques that go beyond the classical steps of deposition, lithography and etching, with a focus on materials and multidisciplinarity.
MOOC: Micro and Nanofabrication (MEMS)
Micro- and nanofabrication can be taught to students and professionals by textbooks and ex-cathedra lectures, but the real learning comes from seeing the manufacturing steps as they happen. This MOOC will not only explain the basics of microfabrication but also show the practice through videos.