PhD Position in Decoding Environmental History from Microorganisms for Living Sensors and Memory

This PhD position focuses on understanding how microorganisms can encode environmental history, potentially replacing conventional electronics with biodegradable alternatives. The candidate will engage in a trans-disciplinary project that combines biodesign, machine learning, and interaction design. Responsibilities include cultivating microorganisms, modeling their responses to environmental changes, and developing computational tools to decode this information. The role is situated within the Knowledge and Intelligent Design group and the Materializing Futures group at TU Delft's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering.

• Cultivate living microorganisms and study their responses to environmental conditions.
• Develop computational models to decode environmental history from images of microorganisms.
• Design prototypes that utilize living sensors for applications like smart packaging.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate various fields of study.
• Conduct experiments and analyze data to validate findings.