Dr.-Ing. Thilo Viereck

Magnetic tweezers are used for the contactless manipulation of magnetic particles using magnetic fields. An experimental prototype of a magnetic field system was set up in an earlier master's thesis. Now the particles in the microscope are to be moved along defined paths (PacMan in the labyrinth). For this purpose, the setup must be improved in some areas and a corresponding control system must be realised in software. The objective of the work is widely adaptable as a Bachelor's or Master's thesis.

Prior knowledge: none

Keywords: Magnetic tweezers, microscopy, programming

We are looking for 1-2 committed students to set up and commission an MRI table-top device (OpenHardware project, see tabletop.martinos.org) as part of a student assistant position (ideally across semesters). The aim is to make the device usable for teaching in the Biomedical Engineering lecture and to give students practical insights into MR imaging.

The work includes setting up and testing the hardware, commissioning and, if necessary, adapting software as well as online documentation. We are looking for students with an interest in medical imaging.

Continuation as a Bachelor's or Master's thesis is possible.

Previous knowledge: none

Keywords: electronics / hardware, programming, biomedical engineering