Objetivo Fiber-top sensors (D. Iannuzzi et al., patent application number PCT/NL2005/000816) are a new generation of miniaturized devices obtained by carving tiny movable structures directly on the cleaved edge of an optical fiber. The light coupled into the fiber allows measurements of the position of the micromechanical parts with sub-nanometer accuracy. The monolithic structure of the device, the absence of electronic contacts on the sensing head, and the simplicity of the working principle offer unprecedented opportunities for the development of scientific instruments for applications in and outside research laboratories. For example, a fiber-top scanning probe microscope (also in the form of a PenFM, where a fiber-top atomic force microscope would be incorporated in a pen-like stylus) could be routinely used in harsh environments and could be easily handled by untrained personnel or through remote control systems – a fascinating perspective for utilization, among others, in surgery rooms and space missions. Similarly, the development of fiber-top biochemical sensors could be exploited for the implementation of portable equipment for in vivo and Point of Care medical testing. Fiber-top sensors could be used for the measurement of parameters of medical relevance in interstitial fluid or in blood – an interesting opportunity for intensive care monitoring and early detection of life-threatening diseases. This scenario calls for a coordinated research program dedicated to this novel generation of devices. It is my intention to forge a laboratory gravitating around fiber-top technology. My group will have the opportunity to pioneer this research area and to become the reference point in the field, on the forefront of an emerging subject that might represent a major breakthrough in the future development of micromachined sensors. Ámbito científico engineering and technologymaterials engineeringfibersengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcontrol systemsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsmicroscopyengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensorsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsfibre optics Palabras clave Atomic force microscopy Instrumentation MicroElectroMechanical Systems Optical fiber sensors Programa(s) FP7-IDEAS-ERC - Specific programme: "Ideas" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) Tema(s) ERC-SG-PE6 - ERC Starting Grant - Computer science and informatics Convocatoria de propuestas ERC-2007-StG Consulte otros proyectos de esta convocatoria Régimen de financiación ERC-SG - ERC Starting Grant Institución de acogida STICHTING VU Aportación de la UE € 1 799 915,00 Dirección DE BOELELAAN 1105 1081 HV Amsterdam Países Bajos Ver en el mapa Región West-Nederland Noord-Holland Groot-Amsterdam Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Yvonne Kops (Dr.) Investigador principal Davide Iannuzzi (Dr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos Beneficiarios (2) Ordenar alfabéticamente Ordenar por aportación de la UE Ampliar todo Contraer todo STICHTING VU Países Bajos Aportación de la UE € 1 799 915,00 Dirección DE BOELELAAN 1105 1081 HV Amsterdam Ver en el mapa Región West-Nederland Noord-Holland Groot-Amsterdam Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Yvonne Kops (Dr.) Investigador principal Davide Iannuzzi (Dr.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos VERENIGING VOOR CHRISTELIJK HOGER ONDERWIJS WETENSCHAPPELIJK ONDERZOEK EN PATIENTENZORG Países Bajos Aportación de la UE Sin datos Dirección De Boelelaan 1105 1081 HV Amsterdam Ver en el mapa Región West-Nederland Noord-Holland Groot-Amsterdam Tipo de actividad Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Contacto administrativo Dirkje Schinkelshoedk (Ms.) Enlaces Contactar con la organización Opens in new window Sitio web Opens in new window Coste total Sin datos
