Nanofabrication for Bioelectronic Devices

Graduate / Professional

This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to micro- and nanofabrication, with a strong emphasis on their application to bioelectronic systems. The course is divided into two parts. The first part covers the fundamentals of cleanroom-based fabrication, including thin-film deposition, lithographic and alternative patterning techniques, etching processes, and self-assembly strategies. Students also become familiar with key characterization methods such as ellipsometry, profilometry, and advanced microscopy. The second part of the course focuses on applying these fabrication strategies to the development of bioelectronic devices. Lectures explore how materials and device architectures can be designed to interface with neural and peripheral systems, with applications in electrophysiology, electrical stimulation, optogenetics, and chemical neuromodulation. In addition to lectures, students engage in literature-based presentations and discussions. The course culminates in the preparation of a perspective article on a selected area of bioelectronics, giving students the opportunity to synthesize technical knowledge, critically assess research directions, and articulate their own vision for the future of the field. T 1:30pm-3:25pm