Information Package / Course Catalogue
Acoustofluidics
Course Code: MME636
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Help students learn the concept of acoustofluidics which is a fusion of microfluidics and acoustics.

Course Content

Governing equations of acoustofluidics, piezoelectricity and its applications in acoustofluidics, acoustofluidic resonators, bulk and surface acoustic wave based acoustofluidic systems, acoustic bubble systems, and acoustic tweezers will be covered in this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Adem ÖZÇELİK
Learning Outcomes
1.1. To be able to understand the fundamental physical and
2.2. To be able to design simple acoustofluidic systems.
3.3. To be able to select the best acoustofluidic technology for a given application.
4.4. To be able to apply acoustofluidic principles to solve relevant engineering problems and have strong research and design skill.
5.5. To be able to conduct literature search, work as a group member and prepare and present oral presentations on a given topic.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.1. Andreas Lenshof, Thomas Laurell, Microscale Acoustofluidics, RSC Publishing, 2011.
2.2. Henrik Bruus, Theoretical Microfluidics, Oxford University Press, 2008.
3.3. Liu, C. Foundations of MEMS, Pearson Education: New Jersey, 2006.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Governing equations and scaling laws in acoustofluidics
Week 2 - Theoretical
Ultrasound resonance modes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Piezoelectricity and its application in the excitation of acoustic fields for ultrasonic particle manipulation
Week 4 - Theoretical
Building microfluidic acoustic resonators
Week 5 - Theoretical
The acoustic radiation force
Week 6 - Theoretical
Acoustic streaming
Week 7 - Theoretical
Application of acoustofluidics in continuous flow
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Application of acoustofluidics in continuous flow, Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Applications of acoustic streaming in microfluidic devices
Week 10 - Theoretical
Acoustic bubble based acoustofluidic systems
Week 11 - Theoretical
Theory and applications of surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices for particle manipulation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Microscopy for acoustofluidic micro-devices
Week 13 - Theoretical
Acoustofluidics driven microrobotics and micromotors
Week 14 - Theoretical
Acoustic tweezers, Biological applications of Acoustofluidics
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%50
Assignment3%10
Project1%20
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143498
Assignment70535
Individual Work73342
Midterm Examination19211
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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5
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4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026