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Human-centered Sensing Lab

Our group works on molecular sensing integrating concepts of chemistry, physics and engineering. We offer a unique bouquet of fundamental and applied research on sensor technologies to respond to societal needs.

Research

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Surfaces for molecular sensing

We investigate interactions between molecules and solid-​state surfaces developing techniques for their in-​situ chracterization.

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Micro- and nanoscaled systems

To overcome frontiers in molecular sensing, we engineer processes to fabricate materials at the nanoscale with tailor-​made surface chemistries.

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Medical diagnostics

We develop wearable tools based on our sensing concepts that enable the detection of critical biomarkers from breath or interstitial fluid minimally invasive at the point-​of-care.

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Sustainability

Ranging from air quality monitoring, over the detection of contaminants in food, to the safe handling of green fuels, our lab develops tools to detect and quantify critical molecules at trace-​level concentrations.

Latest News

SRF Einstein: Personalized Nutrition

World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024

BioMed@MAVT

Zurich Exhalomics Breath Forum 2023

Eurosensors 2023

Recent Publications

Graphical Abstract Formaldehyde Publication

M. D’Andria, F. Krumeich, F.R. Wang, A.T. Güntner. external pageCuOx - enriched Co3O4 surfaces enable selective formaldehyde sensing at low temperature. Advanced Science, 2023.

Limonene Graphical Abstract

I.C. Weber, D.N. Oosthuizen, R.W. Mohammad , C.A. Mayhew, S.E. Pratsinis, A.T. Güntner. external pageDynamic Breath Limonene Sensing at High Selectivity. ACS Sensors, 2023.

 

Methanol detector

A.T. Güntner, M. D'Andria, J. Broek. external pageThe road to commercializing the mobile methanol detector Alivion Spark M-​20. Nature Reviews Bioengineering, 2023.

 

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