Pioneering Microneedle Technology

PhD researcher in micro & nano systems (MNS-ESAT) | KU Leuven

Close-up of a high-tech microneedle patch prototype illuminated against a white background, highlighting intricate nanostructures.
Close-up of a high-tech microneedle patch prototype illuminated against a white background, highlighting intricate nanostructures.

Microneedles

Design and fabrication of rigid and polymeric microneedle patches.

Close-up image of a microneedle patch under a microscope showing fine structural details.
Close-up image of a microneedle patch under a microscope showing fine structural details.
Process Optimization

Refining manufacturing techniques to enhance device performance and reliability in biomedical applications.

Simulation Tools

Utilizing COMSOL Multiphysics and MATLAB for modeling and analyzing micro- and nanoscale systems.

Experience

From KU Leuven to IBEC and IMEC, my journey has been driven by curiosity and a passion for advancing biomedical microneedle technology.

Roles

Doctoral Researcher

Focused on microneedle patches and nanostructuring.

A clean, minimalist workspace with a microscope and microfabrication tools reflecting advanced biomedical research.
A clean, minimalist workspace with a microscope and microfabrication tools reflecting advanced biomedical research.

About Dr. Amir

Doctoral researcher at KU Leuven, specializing in microneedle patch fabrication.

Close-up of a microneedle patch under a microscope, highlighting intricate nanostructures.
Close-up of a microneedle patch under a microscope, highlighting intricate nanostructures.
KU Leuven campus building with deep academic blue sky in the background.
KU Leuven campus building with deep academic blue sky in the background.

Research Focus

Bridging cleanroom techniques and additive manufacturing for advanced healthcare devices.

Core Skills

Expertise in microfabrication, engineering, and simulation for biomedical devices.

Close-up of a microneedle patch under a microscope highlighting intricate nanostructures.
Close-up of a microneedle patch under a microscope highlighting intricate nanostructures.
A cleanroom environment with advanced lithography equipment in use.
A cleanroom environment with advanced lithography equipment in use.
Microfabrication

Skilled in lithography, etching, mask design, and semiconductor device integration.

R&D Engineering

Focused on process optimization, materials science, and device characterization.