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Physics of Life Leuven
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The KU Leuven Physics of Life cluster (PoL@KUL) organizes research initiatives aimed at studying the behavior of biological systems from a Physics perspective.

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#softmatter #biophysics
🧪 Catarina Fernandes presented her work on fully bioresorbable electrochemical sensors — optimizing Mo+MoOx electrodes for long-term stability in biofluids. A promising platform for transient, in situ biomarker monitoring. #transientsensors #biosensors
June 8, 2025 at 6:08 AM
🔬 Momina Amir showcased an elegant approach to fabricating high-aspect-ratio silicon microneedles — combining sharpness with substrate flexibility. A key step forward for wearable biosensors & minimally invasive healthcare. #microneedles #biomedicalengineering
June 8, 2025 at 6:08 AM
👏 Congratulations to Jolan Wellens for presenting cutting-edge research on monitoring intracochlear inflammation using electrochemical sensing with cochlear implants — advancing real-time trauma detection during implantation. #neurotech #biosensors2025
June 8, 2025 at 6:08 AM
In this work, COMSOL simulations and experiments supported the design of our next-gen biosensor—coming soon!
May 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Using screen-printed electrodes + molecularly imprinted polymers, our sensor hits a 19 pM detection limit and works in both tap and river water. No lab needed. Just dip & detect.
A step toward faster, accessible environmental monitoring. 🌍🧪
April 25, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We’ve been working on integrating real-time H₂O₂ sensing into cochlear implants to detect trauma as it happens during surgery. Monitoring intracochlear peroxide levels is a step toward smarter and safer hearing implants.

Huge thanks to the amazing multidisciplinary team behind this work!
April 23, 2025 at 12:04 PM
From colorful phase transitions to real-world applications, it was exciting to see their enthusiasm for science in action. Hope to inspire the next generation of researchers! #STEM #LiquidCrystals #ScienceOutreach
February 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Prof. Krause is organizing this year the 16th Workshop on the Engineering of Functional Interfaces, taking place at Queen Mary University of London on 7th and 8th July 2025.
www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/events/enfi2...
Abstract submission closes on the 30th of April 2025, see you in London!
January 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM