Bio-microfluidics is an interdisciplinary field of research that combines microfluidics with the science of living systems, having applications ranging from medical diagnostics to targeted drug delivery. It is an emerging field of research aiding in the development of inexpensive, portable, disease detection systems / diagnostic platforms. Bio-microfluidics primarily rests on the pillars of cellular and molecular biology and microscale fluid mechanics. 

IRIM hosts each year a symposium to feature presentations from faculty and presentations of research from the Georgia Tech Research Institute.

The symposium is a chance for faculty to meet new robotics students on campus, as well as a chance to get a better idea of what IRIM colleagues are up to these days. The goal of the symposium is to spark new ideas, new collaborations, and even new friends!

9:00am  | Registration

Featuring Marta C. Hatzell, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech

Abstract: Of the four major energy-use sectors (transportation, residential, commercial, and industrial), the industrial sector accounts for the largest amount of energy use (~33 EJ/year). This energy use results in nearly 1500 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions yearly. The large carbon footprint is due to most modern industrial processes’ reliance on process heat which is often derived from coal, natural gas, and petroleum.

The Institute for Electronics and Nanotechnology (IEN) at Georgia Tech will offer a short course on Soft Lithography for Microfluidics on April 13 - 14, 2023. This course module is designed for individuals interested in hands-on training in the fabrication of microfluidic devices using the soft lithography technique. This two-day intensive short course will be structured to assume no prior knowledge of the technologies by the participants.

Abstract: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s pioneer in Hypersonic boost glide flight vehicle systems and has been pivotal in the nation’s advancements in this domain over the past four decades. In addition to programs being fielded today, Sandia maintains a wide research portfolio on technologies to benefit future hypersonic systems. Our advanced technologies focus is twofold: new (higher TRL) technologies to support current programs and next generation technologies (lower TRL) beyond planned program of record activities.

Featuring Kim Robers, Vice President, WaveLogic Science, Ciena and Ian Roberts, DSP Engineer, Ciena

Featuring Zhaohui (Julene) Tong | School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech

Abstract: Bioresource materials such as cellulose, chitin, and lignin, are usually low-cost, biocompatible, and abundant in nature. The synthesis of functional materials from these bioresource materials can address long-term environmental challenges such as resource and energy depletion, plastic pollution, and climate change.

This event is also offered virtually. Please click here to join via Zoom.
 

“In Vivo Quantitative Imaging of Nanoparticles and Cells Using Magnetic Particle Imaging”
 

Carlos Rinaldi-Ramos, Ph.D.
Dean’s Leadership Professor and Chair of Chemical Engineering
Professor, J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering
Member, UF Health Cancer Center
University of Florida
 

2040 Vision Study and NASA’s TTT Implementation Activities

Featuring Steven M. Arnold, Technical Lead for Multiscale Modeling, Materials and Structures Division, NASA Glenn Research Center