3D photonic microsystem design

The core of the research is multi-technology devices that stimulate and record neurons, integrated photonic devices for micro-displays, and photonics-enabled computing hardware. The novel foundational technologies underpinning the research are foundry-manufactured integrated photonics platforms on silicon for the visible spectrum and advanced 3D printing of biological and other organic materials. Macro-scale systems (mechanical and electronic) would have to be developed to deploy these novel nano- and micro-scale devices and circuits. The research unites the forefronts of the fields of integrated photonics, micro-system integration, optogenetics, neurophysiology, and computing. Working with experts from across the scientific spectrum, students will work closely with scientists and PH.D. students to design and implement these novel photonic devices.

Faculty Supervisor:

Aimy Bazylak

Student:

Partner:

Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Nanotechnology; Technology; Biotechnology

University:

University of Toronto

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