DrLars Kool

Lars Kool received his BSc and MSc in Molecular Life Sciences from Wageningen University (2017 and 2019, respectively), specializing in Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, working on several projects including nanocomposite synthesis, memory formation in granular matter and rheology of complex fluids. He obtained his PhD (2023) in Physics for his work on the microfluidic flow of suspensions of deformable particles through constrictions at the PMMH lab of ESPCI Paris.

After his PhD (2023-2026), Lars joined the Technological Platform of Institut Pierre-Gilles de Gennes pour la microfluidique (IPGG) as a microfluidics engineer, bringing his expertise in classic microfabrication techniques (SU-8 lithography, (multilayer) PDMS fabrication, integrated valves), as well as 3D-printing (FFF and SLA/DLP) and image analysis and programming. His responsabilities included the development of a free and open-source platform for the control of microfluidic devices, managing the microfluidic testing lab and consulting academic and industrial partners in their microfluidic projects.

He joined the Bioengineer department at Imperial College London as the Convergence Microfabrication and Research Manager, overseeing the Cancer Research UK (CRUK) microfabrication facilities. He is also adamant to help researchers convert their problem into a microfluidic solution, from the conception stage, through microfabrication, all the way to the final application.

His technical expertise spans the field of microfluidics, including microfabrication and rapid prototyping, surface chemistry, fluid characterisation, microscopy and automation.