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151-0509-00L 4 Credits BSC , MSC D-HEST , D-MAVT , D-PHYS , D-INFK , D-ITET

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Microscale Acoustofluidics

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. em. Dr. Jürg Dual

VVZ CR 4.0

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:48:31

Abstract

In this lecture the basics as well as practical aspects (from modelling to design and fabrication ) are described from a solid and fluid mechanics perspective with applications to microsystems and lab on a chip devices.

Objective

Understanding acoustophoresis, the design of devices and potential applications

Content

Linear and nonlinear acoustics, foundations of fluid and solid mechanics and piezoelectricity, Gorkov potential, numerical modelling, acoustic streaming, applications from ultrasonic microrobotics to surface acoustic wave devices

Resources

Lecture Notes

Yes, incl. Chapters from the Tutorial: Microscale Acoustofluidics, T. Laurell and A. Lenshof, Ed., Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015

Literature

Microscale Acoustofluidics, T. Laurell and A. Lenshof, Ed., Royal Society of Chemistry, 2015

General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: session examination
Mode: oral 30 minutes

The lab sessions and presentation are elements of compulsory performance assessments. 30% of the final grade for these elements and 70% of the grade for the oral exam.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Microscale Acoustofluidics The course will take place on 29.09.21 in ML F 36.	Wed 13:15-16:00 (LFO C 13) 29.09 Date 13:15-16:00 (ML F 36)	3 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- 5. Semester
  - Focus Specialization
    - Mechatronics and Robotics (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Marco Hutter)
    - Microsystems and Nanoscale Engineering (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Christofer Hierold)
    - Engineering for Health (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Bradley Nelson)
    - Design, Mechanics and Materials (Focus Coordinator: Prof. Kristina Shea In order to achieve the required 20 credit points for the Focus Specialization Design, Mechanics and Material you are free to choose any of the courses offered within the focus and are encouraged to select among those recommended. If you wish to take one of the Master level courses, you must get approval from the lecturer.)
Mechanical Engineering Master
- Core Courses
  - Mechanics, Materials, Structures (The courses listed in this category “Core Courses” are recommended. Alternative courses can be chosen in agreement with the tutor.)
Process Engineering Master
- Core Courses
Biomedical Engineering Master
- Track Courses
  - Bioelectronics
    - Recommended Elective Courses (These courses are particularly recommended for the Bioelectronics track. Please consult your track advisor if you wish to select other subjects.)
Micro- and Nanosystems Master
- Core Courses
  - Material, Surfaces and Properties
Robotics, Systems and Control Master
- Core Courses