Maria Tenje

Maria Tenje is a Professor of Microsystems Engineering at the Department of Materials Science, Uppsala University. Since July 2021, she has served as Director of the Department of Medical Technology. She leads the EMBLA research group, focusing on miniaturized systems for life science applications through advanced micro- and nanofabrication methods integrated into microfluidic platforms.

Research Interests: Her work centers on biomedical engineering, microfluidics, organ-on-chip technology, and acoustophoresis. Key areas include droplet-based microfluidics, biomaterial evaluation, and developing cell culture systems with enhanced physiological relevance. Recent publications highlight innovations in 3D acoustic mixing, antibiotic resistance detection, and microfluidic platforms for single-cell respiration.

Publications Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2021-2025) span droplet microfluidics, organ-on-chip systems, and acoustic particle manipulation. These studies explore biomaterial biocompatibility, cellular response modeling, and microscale diagnostic tools, often in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.