Fabrication and Characterization of aligned CNT Field-Effect Transistors and FET Biosensors

This internship project focuses on the development, fabrication, and characterization of carbon nanotube liquid-gated field-effect transistors (CNT LGFETs) for next-generation sensing applications. The student will contribute to improving the reproducibility and robustness of key fabrication steps, including CNT device lab fabtication, device handling, and sample preparation. One major part of the project will be the study and development of new passviation methods to ensure the robustness of ACNT bioFET operation. The fabricated devices will be characterized in both dry and liquid-gated configurations to assess transistor performance, process yield, device-to-device variation, measurement repeatability, and operational reliability. The project aims to establish a reproducible fabrication and passivation workflow that enables stable liquid-gate characterization and contributes to the ongoing development of CNT bioFET applications.

Type of internship: PhD internship, Master internship

Duration: 6 months or more

Required educational background: Electrotechnics/Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology

University promotor: Pol Van Dorpe (KU Leuven)

Supervising scientist(s): For further information or for application, please contact Koen Martens (< email deleted for security reasons >) and Sybren Santermans (< email deleted for security reasons >) and Lijun Liu (< email deleted for security reasons >)

The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-276. Mention this reference code in your application.

Imec allowance will be provided for students studying at a non-Belgian university.

Applications should include the following information:

• resume
• motivation
• current study

Incomplete applications will not be considered.