Experimental Investigation of Molecular Communication in Branched Pipe Systems
Experimental Investigation of Molecular Communication in Branched Pipe Systems
We are offering a Bachelor thesis focused on the experimental investigation of molecular communication (MC) in branched pipe systems. This project aims to extend a fluidic MC testbed developed at FAU, designed to simulate molecular signaling in the cardiovascular system (CVS). In particular, a branched channel structure should be incorporated, mimicking the intricate vessel structure of the CVS. For a detailed description of the project, see the thesis proposal.
Main objectives
- Review literature on theoretical MC models for particle transport in branched channels and on branched MC testbeds.
- Get familiar with the working principle of the existing testbed, including the experimental setup and its operation.
- Choose a branched channel topology inspired by the CVS and incorporate it into the existing testbed.
- Carry out message transmission experiments and measure the received signals. This should be repeated for multiple different branched channels to evaluate how various topologies affect the received signal.
- Compare measured received signals to predictions made by an existing theoretical model for molecule transport and reception in branched pipe channels.
Prospective applicants should bring enthusiasm for experimental lab work, interdisciplinary research, and mathematical modeling, with a preferred background in communications.
Contact
You are interested? Then get in touch with Timo Jakumeit or Lukas Brand.