In this 5-day course, you can learn the basics of microfluidic technology and sample a range of applications in microbiology and chemistry, 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, image acquisition and analysis, and ‘troubleshooting at the microscale’.
Course Description
In this course, you can learn the basics of microfluidic technology and sample a range of applications in microbiology and chemistry, 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, image acquisition and analysis, and ‘troubleshooting at the microscale’.
The course is designed for individuals 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 inquiries.
The in-person course will be held at ETH Zurich, Campus Hönggerberg, with morning lectures available for remote attendance via Zoom.
ETH students can enroll through the course catalog (102-1248-00L, 1 ECTS credit) and should attend in-person.
Online registration for remote participation is available via the Google Form (link).
Course Program
| Monday 17/06 | Room | |
| 8.30-8.45 | Introduction to the Course | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 8.45-9.45 | Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics in Microfluidics: An Introductory Lecture | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 10.00-12.30 | Microfabrication Techniques for Microfluidics | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 14.00-16.00 | Practical | HIF B92 |
| Tuesday 18/06 | ||
| 8.30-11.00 | Mastering Microfluidics: Tips and Tricks for Successful Experiments | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 11.15 – 12.00 | Data Acquisition in Microfluidics: Strategies and Techniques | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 14.00-16.00 | Practical | HIF B92 |
| Wednesday 19/06 | ||
| 8.30- 11.00 | Image Processing Applied to Microfluidics | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 11.15 – 12.00 | Introduction to the Group Activity | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 14.00-16.00 | Group Activity | HIF E11 |
| Thursday 20/06 | ||
| 8.30-9.30 | Microfluidics for Microbial Ecology | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 9.45-10.45 | Exploring Chemotaxis with Microfluidics: Techniques and Applications | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 11.00-12.00 | Droplet-based Microfluidics: Fundamentals and its Advanced Applications | HIF E11 (Online) |
| 14.00-16.00 | Group Activity | HIF D80.2 |
| Friday 21/06 | ||
| 8.30-12.00 | Students’ Presentations | HIF E11 |