Abtin Saateh

EPFL STI IBI-STI BIOS
BM 4131 (Bâtiment BM)
Station 17
1015 Lausanne

EPFLETUEDOCEDBB

Expertise

Biosensors
Diagnostics
Microfluidics

ResearchGate

I am a Doctoral assistant in the BIOS group while doing my Ph.D. in the Biotechnology and Bioengineering program at EPFL. My research interests are focused on Biosensors, Microfluidics, and Point-of-Care systems. My research interests are not confined to the list above. I always thirst for learning about new research areas, since I am sure that I may become engrossed in them.
I earned my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Tabriz and worked on droplet-surface interaction and superhydrophobicity. Subsequently, I embarked on a Master's degree in Material Science and Nanotechnology at Bilkent University, where I developed a real-time impedimetric system for droplet measurement in droplet-microfluidic systems. Meanwhile, I investigated droplet monodispersity and reached new milestones in obtaining ultra-monodisperse droplets.
Currently, my focus is on plasmonic biosensors, specifically continuous biosensors. I am excited about the potential for further collaboration with fellow researchers in the biosensor and plasmonics field to advance our understanding and innovation in this area.

Teaching & PhD

SensUs - Daily Supervisor

• SenSwiss team in the SensUs 2023 competition (TBI detection)
• Lau'Sens team in the SensUs 2022 competition (Sepsis detection): 1st place in Analytical performance, 1st place in Translation potential, 2nd place in Public inspiration
• SenSwiss team in the SensUs 2021 competition (Influenza detection): 1st place in Analytical performance, 2nd place in Translation potential

Teaching Assistant

• Biomicroscopy I (MICRO-651), Fall 2021 (Prof. Hatice Altug, Dr. Arne Seitz)
• Biomicroscopy II (MICRO-562), Spring 2022 (Prof. Hatice Altug, Dr. Arne Seitz)
• Biomicroscopy I (MICRO-651), Fall 2022 (Prof. Hatice Altug)