This class serves as an introduction into the design of materials for biomedical applications. Its focus lies on controlling interactions at the interface between biomolecules, bacteria or living cells and synthetic materials.Knowing some basic concepts allows us to define requirements for material surfaces and to utilize molecular engineering principles for their realization.

In this course, students attend 14 colloquium sessions featuring talks by PhD candidates, postdocs and senior researchers from academia and industry. Students must participate in at least 10 sessions and write abstracts for 10 presentations, broadening their biomechanics knowledge and sharpening scientific communication.