Sandro Koch
Dr. Sandro Koch completed his studies in physics at the University of Dresden, where he earned his PhD in Applied Physics in 2015. He subsequently joined Fraunhofer IPMS as a research scientist, where he has held several research management positions, focusing on MEMS-based acoustic and photonic sensors. Currently, Dr. Koch serves as the Business Unit Manager for "Acoustic Sensors and Systems," overseeing the development of MEMS modules for applications in acoustics, micropositioning, high-frequency modules, and biosynthetic technologies, as well as their transfer to industry.
Fraunhofer BIOSYNTH
Converging Platforms: High-Throughput and Analytical Solutions Driving Biotech Breakthroughs
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Explore how cutting-edge microelectronics, spectroscopy, advanced liquid-handling systems, and powerful bioinformatics converge to accelerate innovation across biotech, pharmaceuticals, and synthetic biology. By leveraging integrated approaches—spanning machine learning tools, next-generation lab automation, and modular high-throughput platforms—industry leaders are redefining what’s possible from early R&D to commercial-scale production. Gain insights into the core technologies and collaborative models fueling these breakthroughs, and learn how this convergence is reshaping discovery pipelines, enhancing product development, and pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve in healthcare, bioactives, and beyond.
Modular High-Throughput Microplatform Drives Bio-Inspired Data Storage Presented by Fraunhofer BIOSYNTH
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Modular high-throughput microplatforms are the next critical tool for advancing synthetic biology and related applications. By leveraging a universal microchip platform, this approach integrates microelectronics with data encryption and DNA/RNA synthesis to achieve high storage density, parallelized writing, encoding, long-term stability, and cost-effectiveness. In this exclusive workshop, participants will have the opportunity to experience an in-depth demonstration of biologically-synthetic storage systems, discuss the current state of development, and explore potential applications in the realm of bio-inspired data storage. This workshop aims to foster collaborative dialogue on the implications and advancements in synthetic data storage technologies.