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A Micro Opto-Fluidic Device for Laser Osteotomy
In this project, the Master candidate will support our interdisciplinary team in the development of a 3D printed microfluidic device for irrigation. One of the most efficient laser ablation mechanisms is thermal vaporization. In order that this process will be effective one has to create a controlle
Context: The Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBE) has recently been awarded a
Flagship project from the Werner Siemens Foundation. The principal aim of this interdisciplinary
project called Minimally Invasive Robot Assisted Computer-guided LaserosteotomE
(MIRACLE) is the development of a minimally invasive robotic endoscope for cutting bone
with a laser.
Task description: In this project, the Master candidate will support our interdisciplinary
team in the development of a 3D printed microfluidic device for irrigation. One of the most
efficient laser ablation mechanisms is thermal vaporization. In order that this process will be
effective one has to create a controlled flow that wets the target area of the laser (in order to
avoid the carbonization of dried out biological tissue).
In this project, the students will design a MOFS (Micro Opto Fluidic System) that is
capable of scheduling the laser pulses with the fluid droplets in order to achieve efficient and
accurate laser cutting of the bones. The manufacturing of the MOFS will be based on precision
3D printing that enables creating unconventional structure. The project will involve design,
manufacturing and experimental evaluation of the MOFS.
An addition research direction is the design of the control of the irrigation system as part
of the ablation process.
What we offer:
• You will develop novel interesting microfluidic
devices for biomedical applications.
• You will learn to design and manufacture
prototypes with 3D printing technologies.
• You will use advanced controllers for
commanding the MOFS using closed
loop control.
Your Profile: Background in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering
or in a closely related discipline. Excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of
the following research areas: hydrodynamics, mechatronics, micro-systems. Fluency in written
and spoken English is required.
Context: The Department of Biomedical Engineering (DBE) has recently been awarded a Flagship project from the Werner Siemens Foundation. The principal aim of this interdisciplinary project called Minimally Invasive Robot Assisted Computer-guided LaserosteotomE (MIRACLE) is the development of a minimally invasive robotic endoscope for cutting bone with a laser. Task description: In this project, the Master candidate will support our interdisciplinary team in the development of a 3D printed microfluidic device for irrigation. One of the most efficient laser ablation mechanisms is thermal vaporization. In order that this process will be effective one has to create a controlled flow that wets the target area of the laser (in order to avoid the carbonization of dried out biological tissue). In this project, the students will design a MOFS (Micro Opto Fluidic System) that is capable of scheduling the laser pulses with the fluid droplets in order to achieve efficient and accurate laser cutting of the bones. The manufacturing of the MOFS will be based on precision 3D printing that enables creating unconventional structure. The project will involve design, manufacturing and experimental evaluation of the MOFS. An addition research direction is the design of the control of the irrigation system as part of the ablation process. What we offer: • You will develop novel interesting microfluidic devices for biomedical applications. • You will learn to design and manufacture prototypes with 3D printing technologies. • You will use advanced controllers for commanding the MOFS using closed loop control. Your Profile: Background in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or in a closely related discipline. Excellent skills and practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: hydrodynamics, mechatronics, micro-systems. Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
Develop a MOFS that in combination with a laser is able to create a controlled flow for efficient thermal evaporation of a bone tissue.
Develop a MOFS that in combination with a laser is able to create a controlled flow for efficient thermal evaporation of a bone tissue.
Dr. Gabor Kosa
DH of Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Lab (BIROMED)
University of Basel
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Gewerbestr. 14, Room 12.03.008
CH-4123 Allschwil, Switzerland
t: +41 (0)612075471
f: +41 (0)61 265 96 68
e: gabor.kosa@unibas.ch
w: http://dbe.unibas.ch/biromed
Dr. Gabor Kosa DH of Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Lab (BIROMED)
University of Basel Department of Biomedical Engineering Gewerbestr. 14, Room 12.03.008 CH-4123 Allschwil, Switzerland t: +41 (0)612075471 f: +41 (0)61 265 96 68 e: gabor.kosa@unibas.ch w: http://dbe.unibas.ch/biromed