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Welcome to the Columbia BioMEMS Laboratory! The Columbia BioMEMS Laboratory is associated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Columbia University. The laboratory is directed by Professor Qiao Lin. Research in our laboratory centers on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) as applied to biological sensing and manipulation, with an emphasis on controlling, sensing and characterizing biomolecules and cells by integrating MEMS transducers with microfluidics. Our research projects primarily include aptameric microfluidics, implantable MEMS affinity biosensors, MEMS-based characterization of temperature-dependent biomolecular behavior, polymer-enhanced microflow control, and BioMEMS modeling. These projects have resulted in, for example, microfluidic purification systems using thermally controlled, reversible aptamer-target binding; MEMS continuous glucose sensors using viscometric and dielectric affinity assays; MEMS biocalorimeters; compliance-based microflow control devices, and efficient and accurate microfluidic models. Ph.D. and Postdoc Research Opportunities We are recruiting Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars to undertake research in biomedical microfluidic systems. These positions require a B.S. or advanced degree in engineering, chemistry or biology, and training and experience in relevant research areas within these fields. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Professor Qiao Lin (qlin@columbia.edu). Directions: Our laboratory is located in 170 Engineering Terrace on the Columbia campus, at the southwest corner of 120th Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Detailed directions (including a map) are available for download (PDF, 192 KB).
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