Optomechanical Biointerfaces

The Optomechanical Biointerface group develops advanced technologies for monitoring and controlling behavior and health at the molecular, cellular, organ and whole-body scales.

We use a combination of micro and nanotechnologies, functional materials, and nanophotonic and piezoelectric approaches to produce sensors that can record optical and biomechanical signals from the body and correlate them to physiological and pathological conditions. We also produce microactuators for controlling behavior and for drug delivery on demand.

Our technologies include i) photonic multimodal brain probes technologies for recording brain activity and for neuromodulation and tissue identification in animal models of brain disorders, ii) piezoelectric smart patches for unobtrusive biomechanical sensing (hearth activity, respiration, sleep …) and iii) biodegradable and functional piezoelectric materials and devices for ingestible applications and drug delivery on demand. 

Our goal is to produce smart healthcare devices that are able to collect asymptomatic signals of conditions for early diagnosis and prompt closed-loop therapy.