Quality Control of Surface Coatings in Microfluidic Channels

The contactangle is a key parameter to assess the quality of self-assembled monolayer coatings(SAMs). On open surfaces, it can easily be measured, but it is not directly accessiblein closed microfluidic channels. However, a variety of applications rely on definedand homogeneous SAM coatings. Therefore, the goal of this internship is todevelop a technique to determine the contact angle in channels, using a fluidflow, with a contact angle profile as a result. After optimization, the coatingswill be used to attach biomolecules, such as antibodies and DNA oligomers, witha high relevance in biosensor development and cell sorting.

Type of internship: Master internship

Duration: Minimum 4 months

Required educational background: Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering

University promotor: Philippe Vereecken (KU Leuven)

Supervising scientist(s): For further information or for application, please contact Martin Obst (< e-mail verwijderd om veiligheidsredenen >) and Karolien Jans (< e-mail verwijderd om veiligheidsredenen >)

The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-190. 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.