Prof. Dr. Christofer Hierold

Area of Research

Description of Research Interest

We pursue research on advanced microsystems in general and for medical applications in particular.Research topics include the development of new low-cost polymer-based biocompatible and biodegradable (strain) sensors, magnetic polymer microsystems for biomedical applications, and the integration of sensors in implants with a focus on the fabrication of biocompatible interfaces and bioaffine surfaces.
The objectives of our research on nanotransducers and nanosytems are the exploration of single-walled carbon nanotubes as active elements in sensors. In combination with our research on energy harvesters, this leads to zero power sensor systems enabling the Internet of Humans and thus connecting medical / physiological data with environmental data for prevention and treatment.

Shareable Platforms, Services, Equipment & Infrastructure

BRNC
FIRST, FIRST-CLA

Member of Collaborative/interdisciplinary Research Consortia

Zurich Heart