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Experimental Microfluidics: A Short Course
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:15
Abstract
The course introduces the fundamentals of microfluidic technology and explores various applications in microbiology and chemistry through hands-on experience and live demonstrations.
Objective
Familiarization with the basics of microfluidics and with some applications of this technology in microbiology and chemistry.
Content
The course covers the physics of fluid transport at small scales and the principles of microfluidic device design and fabrication. It also provides examples of microfluidic studies in areas such as chemistry, optofluidics, microbial growth, motility, chemotaxis, and microbial interactions. It includes practical training on setting up a typical microfluidic experiment, along with flow visualization, image acquisition, and data analysis. The course will be held from June 15 to June 19, 2026, at ETH Hönggerberg in the HIF building. Mornings will be dedicated to in-class lectures, while afternoons (Monday through Thursday) will focus on hands-on experience, live demonstrations, and a group activity.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Script and papers shared by the instructors.
Literature
Introduction to Microfluidics, Patrick Tabeling, Oxford University Press, 2005
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 16
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Experimental Microfluidics: A Short Course
This year, the course will take place at ETH Hönggerberg in the HIF building (block course). The lecturers will communicate the exact lecture times.
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No time listed | 24 h semesterly |
Offered In
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Electives (The entire course programs of ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich are open to the students to individual selection.)
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Doctorate Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (More Information at: )
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Subject Specialisation (In addition to the courses listed below, D-BAUG doctoral students are free to choose from the entire range of subject-specific courses offered by ETHZ and the University of Zurich, provided that it is an offering specifically designed for doctoral students or a course of the regular Master’s program or of the third year Bachelor’s program.)
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