Category: Internship Assignments (OLD)

Particle-based SERS sensing of bacterial spores in milk  SporeSpotter project aims to develop an advanced bacterial spore detection platform for the dairy industry. Bacterial spores pose serious health and economic risks such as Clostridium Tyrobutyricum and Bacillus Cereus species. These spores can survive standard pasteurization processes and lead to contamination in dairy products. The related late blowing defect caused by these spores can affect…

Towards high-performance photonic-chip-based optical clocks: Developing a testbed for rapid prototyping and characterization of atomic vapor cells – key component for ultraprecise frequency reference in next-generation optical clocks.   Optical clocks represent the frontier of precision timekeeping. Modern integrated photonic technology enables the construction of high-performance optical clocks in an ultra-compact form factor and at substantially reduced cost, thereby enabling the high-level synchronization required for next-generation communication technologies, such as 6G.   We offer a (graduation) internship opportunity for…

Development and testing of control electronics for laser stabilization and optical-to-microwave frequency conversion for use in a compact optical clock  Optical clocks represent the frontier of precision timekeeping. To reach unprecedented levels of accuracy, ultra-stable laser systems locked to atomic or molecular references are essential. In this internship, you will work on developing and characterizing control electronics for laser stabilization and optical-to-microwave frequency conversion for use in a compact optical-clock prototype.  Specific…

Photonic quantum computing demonstrator: Development of hardware solutions, operational protocols, performance characterization, and room-temperature quantum functionality for reproducible operation in a classroom and/or symposium environment  Integrated photonic technology enables computations with light on a chip, similar to how modern microchips perform computations with electrons. Even more remarkably, quantum photonic processors can operate at the fundamental quantum level of light, fueling rapid developments in photonic quantum computing. In our applied quantum photonics lab at Saxion, we explore key technologies that enable…

Developing and optimizing a pick-and-place process on a microassembly machine for the accurate assembly of photonic chips and other microcomponents.  As photonic and microtechnologies continue to shrink in size and increase in complexity, accurate and repeatable assembly processes are becoming increasingly important. Manual assembly is often too slow, inconsistent, or insufficiently precise to meet future production demands. Automated microassembly solutions are therefore essential for improving production speed, accuracy,…

Functionalization of the ORCHIDD platform using antibodies for the detection of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens that can get into the body and therefore cause existential threats. Sepsis (i.e., systemic response to infection) is responsible for 1 in 5 deaths worldwide and this percentage is rising. One of the key components…

The bonding of aluminum wire based on conductive nanoparticle pastes Aluminum is used in a nearly unlimited number of applications and industrial processes. There are many different ways to bond it, depending on the application, but commonly it is bonded using adhesive bonds or through soldering. However, adhesive bonds counteract the thermal and electrical conductivity of aluminum, and the very high temperatures involved…

Investigating the antimicrobial activity of the polymer Q51 and its application in air circulation systems to reduce the spread of pathogens. Q51 is an innovative patented polymer. It utilizes guanidine groups derived from L-arginine, which carry a strong cationic charge. This enables strong electrostatic interactions with the cell membranes of microorganisms, disrupting them and leading…

The production of lipid nanoparticles using microfluidics to treat patients with orphan diseases.    NANOSPRESSO-NL aims to research, develop and implement a technology for decentralized and small-scale production of high quality and affordable nucleic acid nanomedicines for the treatment of orphan diseases.   The European definition of an orphan disease is synonym to a rare disease; a…

DIAgnosis and MONitoring of Diabetes type 2  Over a million people in the Netherlands have type 2 diabetes (T2D), which is strongly related to overweight, and many more people are at-risk. A carbohydrate-rich diet and insufficient physical activity play a crucial role in these developments. It is essential to prevent T2D, because this condition is associated with a reduced quality of life,…