Core Mission
Research Themes
We bridge the gap between acoustic physics and biomedical engineering, developing non-invasive tools that operate at the microscale.
Fig 1.0 – SonoTransformers concept
Status: Active
Micro and Nanosystems
We develop innovative micro- and nanoscale systems for life science applications, focusing on transformable, acoustically activated soft micromachines.
Our SonoTransformers introduce acoustically controlled microscale devices capable of ultrafast structural transformations. By leveraging preprogrammed soft hinges with different stiffnesses, these systems dynamically reconfigure under ultrasound stimulation.
Featured Publication
Ongoing
Transformable acoustically activated soft micromachines
Fig 2.0 – Acoustic radiation force manipulation
Status: Active
Manipulation Systems
Our goal is to build multifunctional acoustic manipulation systems compatible with in vivo animal models.
We leverage acoustic radiation forces, estimated through the gradient of the Gor’kov potential, to develop ultrasound manipulation platforms capable of precise, three-dimensional control.
Featured Publication
2016
Acoustic rotational manipulation for 3D imaging platforms
Fig 3.0 – Ultrasound-driven microrobotic propulsion
Status: Active
Micro and Nanorobots
Micro- and nanorobots have the potential to transform medicine. However, propulsion at the microscale is challenging due to the dominance of viscous forces and the absence of inertia.
Our ultrasound-activated microrobots consist of lipid-shelled microbubbles that autonomously aggregate and propel under acoustic irradiation.
Featured Publication
Recent
Ultrasound-activated microrobots for in vivo navigation
Fig 4.0 – SonoPrint volumetric acoustic printing
Status: In Dev
Additive Manufacturing
Volumetric 3D (bio)printing enables the creation of entire objects simultaneously, offering transformative potential for additive manufacturing.
We overcame conventional alignment limitations with SonoPrint, an acoustically assisted volumetric printer that integrates an external acoustic field with volumetric printing.
Featured Publication
Recent