Group of microsystems

Group Den Toonder

Our mission is to make things move at small scales: fluids, particles, molecules, solid structures. We do this by carrying out research in our Microfab/lab, where we develop innovative technological concepts and fabrication methods to create novel microfluidic devices and microactuators, serving a wide range of applications.

We make things move at small scales!

In microfluidic systems, active control of fluids and species is essential. Examples are fluid pumping, mixing, mechanical actuation, sorting of cells and particles, and biomolecule capture for diagnostics. We develop and apply micro-actuators, responsive surfaces, and magnetic bead actuation systems, to realize these functions. Our approaches are often biologically inspired, translating principles from nature into technological innovations.

Meet some of our Researchers

Doctoral Candidate

Eva van Aalen

Postdoc

Eriola Shanko

Former Doctoral Candidate

James Muganda

Doctoral Candidate

Emma Moonen

Postdoc

Jelle Sleeboom

Doctoral Candidate

Mohammad Jouy Bar

Doctoral Candidate

Inês Figueiredo Pereira

Doctoral Candidate

Bhavana Venkataramanachar

University Researcher

Andreas Pollet

Assistant Professor

Erik Homburg

Postdoc

Tanveer Ul Islam

Postdoc

Yagmur Demircan Yalçin

Full Professor

Jaap den Toonder

Secretary of the Executive Board

Sha Lou

Postdoc

Hossein Eslami Amirabadi

News

March 28, 2023
For AI research Eindhoven is the place to be
In Neuron, our artificial intelligence institute EAISI, can fulfill its promise.
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March 27, 2023
Unraveling the physics of the hygro-expansion of paper
Niels Vonk defended his PhD thesis cum laude at the department of Mechanical Engineering on March 24th.
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More news
Cleaning up energy production by a better understanding of hydrocarbon combustion
March 23, 2023
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Modeling igniting high-pressure sprays in combustion engines
March 22, 2023
The official logo of the Axel and Boris Fund. The design was inspired by photos of the two students and created by Donna Verhaart.
Boris and Axel Fund helps students with innovative projects
February 8, 2023
Angèle Reinders new director Solliance
February 2, 2023

Recent Publications

Our most recent peer reviewed publications

Contact

  • Visiting address

    Gemini-Zuid, 3.132 (Building 15)
    Groene Loper
    5612 AE Eindhoven
    Netherlands

  • Postal address

    Department of Mechanical Engineering
    P.O. Box 513
    5600 MB Eindhoven
    Netherlands

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