Dr Tom Valentin is a senior R&D engineer in the Liquid Handling and Sensing division at the Swiss Centre for Electronics and Microtechnology (CSEM). He will be supporting the DAVINCI team in the areas of sample preparation, sample collection and device prototyping needs. Dr Valentin is a mechanical and biomedical engineer with extensive experience in tissue engineering, biomaterials, microfluidics and 3D printing. His focus at the CSEM is on a range of topics including tissue engineering, microfluidics and contamination detection.

The CSEM’s technology platforms address the evolving needs of the life science domain by utilizing the latest advancements in cell technologies, biomonitoring and lab automation. The goal is to narrow the gap between applied sciences and industrialization. To meet their partners’ needs, they draw on two decades of experience in functionalization, biomaterials, microfluidics, fluid control, MEMS and AI in order to develop state-of-the-art tools for life sciences.