BAM

The Chemical and Optical Sensing Division at the Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und-prüfung (BAM) focuses on the development of advanced (bio)chemical sensors, rapid assays and miniaturised analytical platforms. Its research encompasses the design, synthesis, and functionalisation of receptors, dyes, particles, thin films, and hybrid nanomaterials, which are integrated into miniaturised devices such as test strips and microfluidic systems for a wide range of applications. The division collaborates closely with academic institutions, SMEs, and national metrology institutes.

The group at BAM will contribute its expertise in dye, polymer and supramolecular chemistry, optical spectroscopy, flow cytometry and electron microscopy, hybrid particle design and characterisation, assay development, and chemical sensing. The team will develop novel hybrid molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles (nanoMIPs) and signal amplification strategies to advance the development of highly selective and sensitive detection platforms for cell and biomarker diagnostics.