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Switzerland

Switzerland

Neuchatel

Lausanne, Switzerland

Development of 3rd generation DNA sequencing devices based on solid-state nanopores. A multidisciplinary project on the cutting edge of the bio- and nanotechnologies.- Successfully led a project aiming at the design, development and characterization of a low-cost and high throughput DNA sequencer. Delivered the results within the project timeline.- Intensively coordinated with other research teams within a European program and presented recent advances to internal and external… Show more Development of 3rd generation DNA sequencing devices based on solid-state nanopores. A multidisciplinary project on the cutting edge of the bio- and nanotechnologies.- Successfully led a project aiming at the design, development and characterization of a low-cost and high throughput DNA sequencer. Delivered the results within the project timeline.- Intensively coordinated with other research teams within a European program and presented recent advances to internal and external researchers at meeting and conferences. - Taught, trained and mentored other students in a multicultural environment- Quickly productive in a multidisciplinary environment out of my original field.- Excellent analytical as well as writing and reporting skillsTechnology and Skills :- Semiconductors, MEMS, organic electronics- Clean room processes: Mask fabrication, Photolithography (High aspect ratio and resolution) and electron beam lithography (down to sub-10nm features), Thin films deposition by sol-gel, CVD, PVD and sputtering, Dry and Wet etching of organic and inorganic materials.- Microscopy: Electron microscopy (Both scanning and transmission) and Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Fluorescence microscopy- Biotechnology: Biological and solid-state nanopores, DNA engineering (preparation, functionalization and analysis), PCRs, Fluorescence, DNA sequencing, Microfluidic devices - Chemistry: Synthesis and characterization of nano materials, Polymer chemistry (gels, epoxy, light/electron sensitive polymers). Electrodeposition (Pt), Sol-gel.- I-T: ChemDraw, Data analysis (Matlab, Igor and Excel), Labview, CAD (Solidworks, DesignCAD, L-edit), Office suite, Photoshop & Illustrator, SketchUp.- Intellectual property: Novelty assessment, Patent applications. Show less

Ann Arbor, Mi, Usa

Research internship in the Biomembrane Laboratory of the Department of Chemical and Biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.- In the frame of research on Alzheimer's Disease, the project aimed at the characterization of aggregation of Aβ peptides and of their cytotoxicity on neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells.- Quickly adapted to and enjoyed working in a cross-cultural environment.Technology and Skills : Cell culture, Cytotoxicology Assays (MTT/LDH), 1-D and… Show more Research internship in the Biomembrane Laboratory of the Department of Chemical and Biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.- In the frame of research on Alzheimer's Disease, the project aimed at the characterization of aggregation of Aβ peptides and of their cytotoxicity on neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells.- Quickly adapted to and enjoyed working in a cross-cultural environment.Technology and Skills : Cell culture, Cytotoxicology Assays (MTT/LDH), 1-D and 2-D gel electrophoresis, Western Blot, Patch Clamp, Fluorescence spectroscopy, Circular Dichroism. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Medical Devices

Intensive Training, Project Management

Project management and communication

Intensive Course, Intellectual Porperty

Copyright, Patents, Trademarks

Master'S Degree, Molecular And Biological Chemistry

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry And Chemical Engineering