Maastricht, Netherlands

Introduction to Biochemical Sensors

This interdisciplinary course offers an introduction to the fascinating world of biochemical sensors, exploring key technologies and applications. Designed for students with diverse backgrounds in the realm of biotechnology and engineering this course provides a comprehensive overview of various biosensor types.
Course Content:
Module 1: Fundamentals of Biochemical Sensors
Basic principles of chemistry and biology relevant to sensor technologies.
Module 2: Sensor Technologies and Types
In-depth exploration of biosensors, biochemical sensors, paper-based sensors, fluorescent sensors, wearable sensors, implantable sensors, lab-on-a-chip technologies, and theragnostic.
Module 3: Applications and Clinical Trials
Practical applications of biochemical sensors in real-world scenarios, including insights into clinical trials.

Course leader

Eleni Chatzilakou

Target group

While the course is designed as an introductory level, candidates for this course include students majoring in:
• Chemical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Biotechnology
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Biology

Course aim

• Apply scientific principles of chemical engineering to conceptually develop industry-standard biochemical devices and biotherapeutic systems, gaining a profound understanding of their limitations.
• Identify key nano/microfabrication methods used in analytical devices and biotherapeutic systems.
• Critically evaluate techniques and technologies in biosensing methods, fostering problem-solving skills for innovative product design.
• Investigate new methods to develop quantitative approaches for interpreting and analysing biodevices.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and performance of biodevices, enabling the design of products and discussion of practical applications in the biotechnology industry.
• Explain systems and the fabrication of devices for targeted analyte monitoring, understanding specifications development in materials, system integration, and innovative product design.
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of original research, encompassing emerging concepts, strategic approaches, and the evaluation of the potential impact of these emerging biotechnologies.

Fee info

EUR 699: Tuition fee