Miniaturization meets interdisciplinarity: Innovation at the intersection of technology and life sciences

The major challenges of our time – in medicine, the environment, industry, and IT – can only be addressed through close collaboration across scientific disciplines. Within the research focus Integrated Miniaturized Systems (IMS), we work at the interface of microsystems engineering, life sciences, and nanotechnology. Our goal: to develop innovative, application-oriented solutions for science, industry, and society.

Our research is both practice-driven and future-focused. We design micro- and nanoscale sensors and components for biomedical applications, industrial production, and automotive engineering – always with a clear view toward their real-world usability. Examples of our work include multiparametric sensor platforms for immunodiagnostics, 3D biomimetic sensor systems for intestinal and brain tissue, wearable humidity sensors, and novel materials for MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems).

Science thrives on collaboration. Our projects are carried out in close cooperation with companies, universities of applied sciences, research universities, and institutions – on regional, national, and international levels. Our research teams, composed of professors, engineers, doctoral candidates, early-career researchers, and dedicated students, work together in a dynamic and cooperative environment.

What sets us apart:

• A consistently interdisciplinary approach that goes beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries
• A strong connection between applied research and research-based teaching
• A commitment not only to developing miniaturized systems, but also to shaping their practical applicability in everyday life