University of Glasgow – Microsystem Technology Group

The Microsystem Technology Group was formed in 1999 to deliver research at the boundary between nanofabrication and integrated technology demonstrators. Major successes have included lab-in-a-pill, all CMOS gene sequencing, metamaterials for imaging and sensing from visible to terahertz, III-V image sensors for the mid-wave infrared, multi-sensor CMOS sensors for biomedical and environmental applications, sensors for anti-microbial resistance, microfluidic devices for artificial organ models of disease, quantum technologies for imaging and atom systems and the development of diagnostic point-of-care platforms. Our capabilities include design of epitaxial semiconductor materials, nanofabrication in the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre at the University of Glasgow, design and simulation of optical, electronic and microfluidic devices, visible, SWIR and MWIR spectroscopy and characterisation, biochemical assay development, system integration of heterogeneous technologies, demonstrator implementation and test. The group has commercialised its technology through 2 successful start-ups and has recently licensed its IP to a third start-up venture.