Medical Device Design and Prototyping

2017 ~ Present

Medical Device Design and Prototyping

Goals

Medical device development is a growing industry, with a total revenue of about $110 billion and a projected growth rate of 5%. Electro-medical/therapeutic devices currently occupy about 33% of that market. In the Electromagnetics lab, researchers apply electromagnetic principles to the design and development of diagnostic and therapeutic tools, primarily in the area of cancer and diabetes research. Ongoing research includes using hyperthermia as a direct or collateral approach to cancer therapy, glucose monitoring and delivery systems, the development of bio-mimicking gels, and other projects that result as a direct collaboration with the medical or dental communities. Students engaged in this work through the VIP program will be trained in the fundamentals of electromagnetic theory as well as relevant software and hardware that will be used in the execution of their research and development projects.

Issues Involved or Addressed

Projects will include:

-Development of Bio-mimicking gels for in-vitro testing in diagnostic protocols

-Development of RF/Microwave applications such as chemo-thermotherapy using 3D printed antennas

-Development of a Continuous Blood-Glucose monitoring system using transparent IGZO antennas

-Researching the effects of electromagnetic waves on human health

Methods and Technologies

Academic Majors of Interest

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical and Life-Sciences Engineering

Preferred Interests and Preparation

Team Advisors

Dr. Erdem Topsakal

Sponsor(s)