Edwin Hwu

Edwin Hwu is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health Technology, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), leading the MIDAS research group focused on Micro Medical Devices and hardware hacking-based technologies. His work spans Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), 3D printing, and drug delivery systems.

• Research Focus: Skin barrier function assessment, liver fibrosis treatment using siRNA, and repurposing consumer electronics for biomedical sensing.
• Projects: Currently leads "Repurposing Microelectronics for Gut Sensing" (2025-2028) and previously completed "Rapid Clinical Assessment of Skin Barrier Function by Corneocytes Nanotexture" (2021-2023).

His publications highlight interdisciplinary work in Atomic Force Microscopy, 3D Printing, and Nanoscale Engineering, with applications in dermatology and neglected tropical diseases. He actively engages in guest lectures on hacking consumer electronics for scientific research.

• Awards: VILLUM Experiment Grant for micro/nanoscale 3D printing projects.

Hwu supervises PhD students and collaborates with researchers like Anja Boisen (DTU) and others, focusing on translating microelectronics into medical solutions. His lab develops compact, high-resolution devices for diagnostics and drug delivery.