Paper 13112-57
Dynamic 3D optofluidic control as a multifunctional platform for microfluidic applications
22 August 2024 • 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
Abstract
Optothermal and optofluidic manipulation have been proven successful tools to precisely steer the motion of particles, cells and biomolecules using a combination of optical, thermal and hydrodynamic forces.
Here, we show that a proper 3D engineering of thermal landscapes induces short- and long-range microfluidic flows to guide, trap and sort microparticles. By alternating between different patterns of illumination over time, various types of microfluidic actuators are created such pumps, traps, and valves, all within a single chip environment.
Presenter
ETH Zurich (Switzerland)
Dr. Falko Schmidt received his PhD in Physics at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden in 2021, and continued as a PostDoc at the University for Jena, Germany before receiving his own fellowship at ETH Zurich, Switzerland. He is also the co-founder of the biotech startup Lucero that develops automated solutions for organoid manipulation in early stage drug discovery. In 2023 he was selected as an OPTICA Ambassador as part of his dedication to mentoring the next generator of young optics and photonics students and early career professionals.