This course will explain how to utilize (a) microstructured surfaces and (b) microelectronic device surfaces as functional interfaces in biomedical instrumentation. The interface between biomaterials and microelectronics is one of the modern frontiers in science. The clash of ionic and electronic conduction mechanisms and the issue of biocompatibility are challenges for biomedical signal recording and processing. An overview over functional biomedical interfaces and their applications in biomedical instrumentation will be given.

Micro- & nanofabrication methods and materials involved, direct biomedical-interfacing with microstructured surfaces, direct biomedical-interfacing with microelectronic devices, biomedical interfacing with microelectrodes - bioimpedance spectroscopy, biomedical interfacing with field effect devices - ISFET; EOSFET, neuronal Interface, biomedical application of operation amplifiers.

The theoretical know-how gained during the lecture  (5 lectures a 2 hr) will be deepend by a 1-day practical lab exercise. Due to the intensive interaction with students in 2016 only 5 Groups a 3 students will be available.

Lectures EVERY FRIDAY at 10:00-14:00

Lecture block: October - end November                    

Lab exercise:  1-day lab exercise in groups a 3 persons
                      one day / student in December - January
                      exact dates on individual appointment
                      (will be organized during lecture block)

Students of the following curricula will be given priority, as this lecture is mandatory oi their curriculum:
 066 453 Biomedical Engineering             
066 936 Medizinische Informatik

1) Participation in the practical lab course (incl. final exam)
2) Oral exam - Registration for stated dates via TISS.
Additional exam dates maybe arranged upon request - Contact silvia.greil@tuwien.ac.at

Due to limited ressources this exclusive course is limited to 15 students.
Biomedical Engineering (BME) students will be given priority over Medical Informatics (MI) students, as this course ins compulsory for BME while its an elective for MI.
We thank for your understanding.

Lecture: Seminar room of Inst 362 - Nanocenter, Gusshausstrasse Building CH

1-day lab exercise: Clean Room & Biolab - Nanocenter, Gusshausstrasse Building CHgroups a 3 persons

Biophysics recommended