Team
Postdoctoral Researchers
Dr. Ata Golparvar
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team as a postdoc: May 2024
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
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Ata holds a Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Microsystems from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. He is working at the intersection of translational research and technology development, and he is interested in soft microsystems, epidermal bioelectronics, and Raman biosensing. With years of research experience in sensing technologies, wearables, and flexible electronics, Ata is skilled at developing innovative technologies for unconventional applications.
Email: A.Golparvar@tudelft.nl
Ph.D. Researchers
Ms. Tim Uliss (Pornpawee)
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team as a PhD: January 2025
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Biography:
Tim completed her bachelor’s degrees in Biomedical Engineering at Srinakarinwirot University (Bangkok, Thailand) in May 2020. In bachelor’s graduation work, she worked on the analysis of current patterns to determine bladder volume by electrical impedance tomography (EIT) technology. After that, she came to pursue her master’s degree in Delft University of Technology (Delft, the Netherlands) in Biomedical Engineering with a specialized track in Medical Devices. From September to December 2023, she worked as an intern researcher, gaining experiences in the synthesis of magnetocaloric microparticles in Fundamental Aspects of Materials and Energy (FAME) research group at Reactor Institute Delft (RID) under a supervision of Prof. Ekkes Brück and Dr. Clementine Boutry. From December to August 2024, she started her master’s project in ECTM group under the supervision of Dr. Clementine Boutry and Prof. Ekkes Brück. Her master’s dissertation was focused on the topic of the development of magnetocaloric particles, especially (Mn,Fe)2(P,Si)-based compound, for specialized use in biomedical applications. During this project, the material has been developed and tuned its properties to be used as a component in transient membranes for microfluidic organoid-on-chip platforms, specifically for multi-channel cell separation. She gained experience in fabricating micro-particles of magnetocaloric materials and applying microfabrication technologies.
As of January 2025, Tim is a PhD candidate in the Department of Microelectronics at TU Delft University, working under the guidance of Dr. Clementine Boutry. Her research focuses on developing innovative technologies that implement magnetocaloric materials for biomedical applications.
Email: P.Uliss@tudelft.nl
Ms. Ceren Kutucu
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team as a PhD: October 2024
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Biography:
Ceren completed her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Twente (2022), followed by a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Microelectronics) at TU Delft (2024). During her studies, she worked as an intern at the cardiology department of Erasmus Medical Center on the topic of development of an ultrasound sensor for heart condition monitoring. After her internship, she completed her Master thesis on the development of a biodegradable optical filter and photodetector for oxygen monitoring of living tissues.
In October 2024, Ceren rejoined TU Delft as a PhD candidate at the ECTM group to work on the development of a biodegradable patch for the mechanical actuation of the heart. Her PhD is a collaboration between the ECTM group and the laboratory of experimental cardiology in the LUMC.
Email: C.Kutucu@tudelft.nl
Mr. Friso Kahler
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team as a PhD: June 2024
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Biography:
Friso obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Medical Engineering from the faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Technology Chemnitz, Germany. He graduated with a Master of Science (cum laude) in Biomedical Engineering from TU Delft, the Netherlands, specialising in Medical Devices and Biomaterials. His graduation project conveyed the integration of a self-fabricated biodegradable membrane into a custom Organ-on-Chip platform. During his studies, he gained industry experience as an intern at Siemens Healthineers as part of R&D at the Innovation Think Tank.
In June 2024, Friso joined ECTM as a PhD candidate in the group of Dr. Clementine Boutry. In his current research, he centres biodegradable technologies as cutting-edged tool for biomedical applications. In a project in collaboration with the Translational Electrophysiology group at Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam (Prof. Natasja de Groot), he is developing novel elasto-conductive materials for the recording of electrophysiological activity of the human heart. Friso is passionate about the potential of biodegradable material as foundation for the next generation of biomedical devices, especially in the context of cardiac health.
Email: F.Kahler@tudelft.nl
Mr. Javad Bathaei
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team as a PhD: November 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: Bachelor in material sciences at University of Tehran, Master in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering at KOC university, Istanbul, Turkey
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Javad completed his bachelor’s degree in Materials science and engineering at University of Tehran in February 2020. During last 2 years of bachelor studies, he joined the Mechanical Properties Laboratory where he focused on fabrication of biocompatible titanium-based nanocomposites. He earned a master’s degree in biomedical sciences and engineering from Koç University in Turkey (October-2023). During the graduate studies, Javad focused on development of new compatible microfabrication methods for building biodegradable/bioresorbable device. Toward this end, he worked on development of a recipe to photolithographically pattern the metal on various biodegradable substrates (2020-2022). Additionally, as his master’s topic, Javad focused on development of a microfabrication strategy based on the stencil lithography by utilizing DRIE-based silicon stencil to pattern the biodegradable material (2022-2023). Besides, he involved in several side projects where he earned experience about development and characterization of miniaturized capacitive and piezoelectric-based sensors.
In November 2023, Javad joined TU Delft as a PhD candidate in Biodegradable Technologies Laboratory, Department of Microelectronics. His focus of research will be the development of biodegradable sensors for ecological monitoring applications. As we strive for a more sustainable future, biodegradable sensors offer a glimpse into the possibilities of eco-friendly technology. With their ability to provide accurate data while minimizing environmental impact, these sensors have the potential to revolutionize industries and contribute to a greener world.
Email: J.Bathaei@tudelft.nl
Mr. Zhengwei Liao
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team as a PhD: September 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: Bachelor in material sciences at Nanjing University, Master in material sciences at TU Delft, the Netherlands
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From Chengdu China, Zhengwei Liao finished his bachelor study in NanJing University of Science and Technology in July 2020 where he majored in Material Science and Engineering. In bachelor graduation work, the property and structure of deposited spin-gapless semiconductor (Co-Fe-Mn-Si) thin film are investigated. After that he came to TUDeflt and further his master study in Material Science department. From June 2021 to Dec 2021, he was doing the intern in Advanced Research Center for Nano Lithography, working on optimizing the morphology and lithography property of EUV photoresist. From Dec 2021 to August 2022, he was doing his master thesis in ECTM group under the supervision of Clementine Boutry and Jilt Sietsma. The thesis is regarding designing and fabricating magnetic actuator for mechanical stretching of Organ-on-chip substrate. After graduation, he came to National University of Singapore for further research in microelectronics department focusing on the patterned nanomaterial for the heat dissipation of heterogeneous integrated microelectronics.
Starting from September 2023, Zhengwei Liao is a PhD candidate in the Department of Microelectronics at TU Delft University. His PhD project is a collaboration between the ECTM group (Clementine Boutry) and EI group (Arroyo Cardoso). The PhD project is biodegradable multi-sensing cardiac patch combining ultra-miniaturized CMOS for heart monitoring during and after cardiac transplantation. Fabrication and design of multiple sensors (oxygen sensor, strain sensor and microeletrodes) are involved in the research. Further, sensors will be integrated on miniaturized CMOS chip which can be more challenging.
Email: Z.Liao@tudelft.nl
Ms. Feyza Pirim
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team as a PhD: June 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: Bachelor in mechanical engineering and Master in micro and nanotechnology at Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Bibliography: Feyza completed her Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from METU in 2020, with a minor in aerodynamics, and continued her studies with a Master’s in micro and nanotechnology at METU. During her undergraduate years, she gained practical experience through internships, including one at TUBITAK Space Technologies Research Institute. Additionally, she worked as a candidate engineer at Roketsan, a national defense company in Turkey.
During her graduate studies, Feyza contributed to the ERC-granted FLAMENCO project at METU, focusing on the development of MEMS-based fully implantable cochlear implants. Her research aimed to enhance sound perception and gained recognition for its potential applications in ENT surgeries and future biocompatible, energy-efficient systems.
Following her Master’s, Feyza continued her research at METU’s MEMS Center, where she concentrated on the development of multi-modal neurosensors for monitoring cortical spreading depressions in the brain. Her responsibilities encompassed modeling, simulation, and hands-on work in microfabrication, with expertise in reactive ion etching and parylene deposition devices.
In June 2023, Feyza joined the ECTM group at TU Delft, where she is actively engaged in cutting-edge research focused on biodegradable technologies for biomedical applications. As part of the NOCI consortium, she is dedicated to leveraging biodegradable materials and innovative designs for Organ-on-Chip platforms.
Email: F.Pirim@tudelft.nl
Ms. Elena Aprea
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team as a PhD: June 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: Bachelor in Biomedical Engineering at the Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy. Master in Bionics Engineering at theUniversità di Pisa – Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna – IMT Lucca, Italy
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Elena completed her bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche (Ancona, Italy) in July 2020. She earned a master’s degree in Bionics Engineering in April 2023 from Università di Pisa and Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (Pisa, Italy). During her master, she completed an internship at the Institut de la Vision (Paris, France) focusing on the topic of behavioral neuroscience and how age affects decision-making (July – October 2021). From November 2021 to April 2022, she carried out a Lab Training at The Biorobotics Institute (Pontedera, Italy) in the Bioelectronics and Bioengineering Area, to develop a preliminary neural interface for peripheral nerve stimulation. Elena then worked for six months (September 2022 – February 2023) as a Pre-Doctoral Fellow in John Rogers’ research group at Northwestern University (USA); she designed and microfabricated a fully bioresorbable optical filter to be embedded in a cardiac pacemaker as a research topic for her master’s thesis.
She joined the ECTM group of TU Delft in June 2023 to work in the field of biodegradable technologies as cutting-edge tools for biomedical applications. As part of the NOCI consortium, she aims to exploit biodegradable materials and innovative designs for perfused brain organoids in an Organ-on-Chip platform, with a special collaboration with LUMC and EMC. In parallel, she will develop a miniaturized and fully biodegradable neural interface for peripheral nerve repair, deepening the knowledge of biodegradable materials employment and concepts of remote actuation. With her multidisciplinary background, microfabrication knowledge and extensive interest in human brain and nervous system, she aims to work in the group with the purpose of channelling her enthusiasm into the realization of these pioneering technologies.
Email: E.Aprea@tudelft.nl
Master Students
Mr. Haoxiang Jiang
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: BSc in Material Science and Engineering, Israel Institute of Technology. MSc in Material Science, TU Delft.
Mr. Tommaso Lodovisi
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: Master’s degree in Electronic Micro and Nano Systems (Electronic Engineering) at Politecnico di Torino.
Ms. Laura Cavedoni
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2024
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: biomedical engineering at University of Bologna, Italy. MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft.
ALUMNI
Ph.D. Researchers
Postdoctoral Researchers
Master and Bachelor Students
Mr. Maarten Lemmens
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Research interests: Biodegradable membrane for vascularized brainorganoids
Ms. Ceren Kutucu
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Research interests: Biodegradable sensors for wound healing assessment
Mr. Yukun Lian (Will)
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Research interests: Biodegradable wireless medical sensors
Mr. Saeed Mohammadi Nasr
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc in Nanotechnology Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
Research interests: Cryogels for cardiac patches
Ms. Pornpawee Uliss (Tim)
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Research interests: Magnetocaloric-based composites for implants applications
Mr. Edoardo Domenella
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc in Micro and Nanosystems Electronics at Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Research interests: Test setup for stretchable electronics
Ms. Teresa Onorato
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc in Micro and Nanosystems Electronics at Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Research interests: Stretchable biodegradable electrodes
Mr. Friso Kahler
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Research interests: Transient perfusion chamber for vascularized brain organoids
Ms. Eline Cox
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2023
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Research interests: Medical instruments for DRG surgery
Ms. Samhitha Duvvuri
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2022
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Microelectronics, TU Delft
Research interests: Biodegradable sensors for biodiversity monitoring
Mr. Ian van Ingen
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2022
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: BSc Microelectronics, TU Delft
Research interests: 3D printing of cryogels
Ms. Nikita Gopakumar
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2022
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Research interests: Wireless biodegradable split ring resonators for pH and strain detection
Ms. Kiana Griffith
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2022
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Research interests: Pressure sensors for intraocular monitoring
Mr. Sohrab Ashraf
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2022
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Microelectronics, TU Delft
Research interests: Stretchable electrodes for medical implants
Mr. Zhengwei Liao
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2021-2022
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: Materials Science Engineering
Research interests: Biodegradable actuators for Organ-on-Chip application
Mr. Oualid Zoumhani
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2021
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: MSc Biomedical Engineering, TU Delft
Research interests: 3D printing of biodegradable elastomers for iris distractor
Mr. Francesco Stallone
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2022
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: University Torino / Grenoble / EPFL
Research interests: Biodegradable pH and strain sensors
Mr./Ms.
Year in joining the Biodegradable Technologies team: 2022
Bachelor/Master studies major and university: University Torino / Grenoble / EPFL
Research interests: Mechanical stretching of neuronal cells and stretchable electrodes