Research

Optical analytical methods are very attractive because of their sensitivity, versatility and their capability for spatially resolved “imaging” detection on the microscale.
Miniaturized “lab on a chip” systems with integrated optical chemical sensors lead the way to next generation analytical devices allowing autonomous continuous monitoring of chemical and biological processes on miniaturized platforms also addressing safety, portability and resource issues.

Cooperation

We are always interested in cooperative research of mutual benefit, please contact Prof. Nagl (see info at the footer) if you think we could work together in a particular area.

Research Areas

We are working on novel optical analytical methods for determination of chemical or biological species and physical parameters with a strong focus on miniaturized systems. For this we use an interdisciplinary approach incorporating synthetical, analytical, physical, microengineering and biotechnological techniques.
The efforts that we currently pursue in our group and in cooperation with others may roughly be categorized into the following areas:

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    Optical sensors and detection methods for miniaturized separation procedures

    Integrated approaches for on-line observation of electrophoresis microchips

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    Optical monitoring of microreactor platforms

    Real-time spatially resolved detection of chemical and biological conversions on microdevices

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    Fluorescent nanoprobes and nanostructures

    Confinement of materials into nanosized carriers aiding miniaturized analytical procedures or to provide for novel functionalities

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