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Experimental Microfluidics: a Short Course

In this 5-day course, you can learn the basics of microfluidic technology and sample a range of applications in microbiology, chemistry, and material science, all through the presentation of experiments and recorded demos. Topics will cover fluid transport at small scales, design and fabrication of microfluidic devices, set up of a typical microfluidic experiment, flow visualization, data acquisition and analysis, and ‘troubleshooting at the microscale’. 

Course Description

The course is designed for researchers interested in integrating microfluidics into their experiments, whether they are beginners or seeking to enhance their basic knowledge of the technology. By the end of the course, participants will gain the skills to design and optimize microfluidic experiments tailored to their scientific projects.

The course is registered as a summer school and is free of charge. Students from Swiss institutions are eligible to attend in person. The in-person sessions will take place at ETH Zurich, Campus Hönggerberg. An online option is also available, with morning lectures accessible remotely via Zoom.

  • ETH students should enroll via the course catalog: [ETH Course Registration]
  • Summer School (in person) participants from Swiss universities can enroll [here]
  • Online participants can register [here] (free of charge)

 

Course Program
Monday 16/06Room
8.30-8.45Introduction to the CourseHIF E11 (Online)
8.45-9.45Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics in Microfluidics: An Introductory LectureHIF E11 (Online)
10.00-12.30Microfabrication Techniques for MicrofluidicsHIF E11 (Online)
14.00-16.00Practical HIF B92
Tuesday 17/06
8.30-11.00Mastering Microfluidics: Tips and Tricks for Successful ExperimentsHIF E11 (Online)
11.15 – 12.00Data Acquisition in Microfluidics: Strategies and TechniquesHIF E11 (Online)
14.00-16.00PracticalHIF B92
Wednesday 18/06
8.30- 11.00Image Processing Applied to MicrofluidicsHIF E11 (Online)
11.15 – 12.00Microfluidics for Chemical ApplicationsHIF E11 (Online)
14.00-16.00Group ActivityHIF E11
Thursday 19/06
8.30-9.30Microfluidics for Microbial EcologyHIF E11 (Online)
9.45-10.15Exploring Chemotaxis with Microfluidics: Techniques and ApplicationsHIF E11 (Online)
10.15-10.45Biofilms in Flow: When Microfludics Meets RheologyHIF E11 (Online)
11.00-12.00Droplet-based Microfluidics: Fundamentals and its Advanced ApplicationsHIF E11 (Online)
14.00-16.00Group Activity HIF D80.2
Friday 20/06
8.30-12.00Students’ PresentationsHIF E11

Application deadline: 16.05.2025

Organizers: Dr. E. Secchi and Dr. G. S. Ugolini (D-BAUG), Dr. S. Stavrakis (D-CHEM),  Dr. A. Weiss (Eawag)

Contact: esecchi@ethz.ch

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