Nanosensors in biology and electronics applications (Nanosens)

Nanodevices are often very powerful sensors for several reasons. First, the small size often results in superior sensitivity. Second, if the sensor is used to detect a physical quantity the small size makes it possible to probe that quantity very locally. Third, if the sensor is used to detect chemical or biological substances it can detect extremely small amounts of substances potentially down to the single molecule level.

In this research program we study ultra sensitive nanosensors with applications in biosensing and electronics. The biosensors are aimed at studying several different problems such as detection of single proteins or antigens and furthermore formation of lipid bilayers and vesicles on surfaces, and various processes in such layers. The electronic applications are focused on measurements of extremely small currents and charges, as well as studying noise sources in electronic circuits.

This nano technology research, builds on the excellent nanofabrication facilities available at the MC2 clean room at Chalmers. Combined with the advanced center for materials analysis at Chalmers (MACH) and the good measurement facilities at hand, this constitutes a very strong research environment, which will be very attractive for the post-doc researchers.

The programme is sponsored by the Swedish foundation of Strategic research (SSF).