APPLIED NANOTECHNOLOGY

AT THE INTERFACE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES

Category: Internship Assignments (OLD)

  • (1) CIRCULAR (BML)

    Electrical stimulation of Cardiomyocytes in a Heart-on-a-Chip  Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a serious health status affecting 33 million worldwide. The drug development for AF is cost intensive and a time-consuming process. Organ-on-Chip technology has the potential to revolutionize drug development. While conventional processes involve animal testing, this number can be reduced significantly by using human…

  • ORCHIDD: On-site Readout of CHips for Infectious Disease Diagnostics (BML) 

    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. The COVID pandemic has demonstrated how disruptive even mild pathogens can be for society, and the prevalence of antimicrobial resistance is increasing at alarming…

  • Q51 (BML)

    Researching the antimicrobial activity of the polymer Q51 and its application in air purification 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 results in a strong electrostatic interaction with the cell membranes of microorganisms, disrupting them…

  • Menopause (BML)

    An osteoblast/osteoclast co-culture model to study menopause related osteoporosis.  Menopause marks the final menstrual period in a woman’s life. In the period preceding menopause, called perimenopause, a shift in hormonal balance occurs. While some women go through this period uneventfully, others experience negative consequences that affect their physical health and workability. One of the physical…

  • Quantum Secure Authentication (TN)

    In this project, you will work on a quantum photonic setup, and will try to perform quantum secure measurement protocols as well as optimization of the setup in order to be applied in a real world setting.    Within the national program for Quantum Technology (Quantum Delta NL), an important task has been reserved for training…

  • Electronics Readout & Feedback System for Photonic Gas Sensing (ET, TN)

    Electronic Readout & Feedback System for Photonic Gas Sensing System  We are developing a system to measure gas concentrations using polymers that interact with a photonic circuit. These interactions affect the photonic signal, altering the output intensity. By monitoring these changes, we can measure and control the system’s output. A portion of the circuit has…

  • PCB-ID (WTB, MT, ET)

    Design and realization of an automatic classification system for PCB recycling In this bachelor thesis project, the student will design and construct a demonstrator system that addresses a significant challenge in the recycling and reuse of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The project focuses on the development of an automated system capable of detecting, and classifying…

  • (3) Observed (CH, CT, TN, FO)

    Printing of Polymer coatings on sensor surfaces. One of the research lines of the Applied Nanotechnology research group (Saxion, Enschede) focuses on the development of gas sensors. By applying coatings based on specific polymers (e.g. polyvinyl alcohol or polystyrene), we can modify the selectivity and sensitivity of (commercially available) sensors.  Applying the coatings with specific…

  • (2) Observed (BML, CHE, CT, TN, FO)

    Calibration of (commercial) e-noses. One of the research lines of the Applied Nanotechnology research group (Saxion, Enschede) focuses on the development of gas sensors and more specifically on the development of an e-nose system for the early detection of parasitic infestation in chicken farms. An e-nose consists of an array of sensors and by cleverly…

  • (1) Observed (CH)

    Synthesis of Polymer Brushes on sensor surfaces. One of the research lines of the Applied Nanotechnology research group (Saxion, Enschede) focuses on the development of gas sensors. The coating on the sensor-surface has a determining influence on the selectivity and sensitivity of the sensor. Polymer Brushes form a unique class of polymers, as they can…