- Micromem Technologies (MMTIF, Financial) partners with the University of Toronto to advance nanowire sensor technology.
- The collaboration aims to commercialize sensors that can detect single molecules with high precision.
- UofT's Dr. Harry Ruda leads the development team, leveraging decades of groundbreaking research.
Micromem Technologies Inc. (MMTIF) has announced a strategic collaboration with the University of Toronto aimed at advancing nanowire sensor technology. This partnership is set to enhance the development of high-performance sensors capable of detecting single molecules, leveraging UofT's notable expertise in nanowire behavior and surface interaction.
The initiative is led by Dr. Harry Ruda, a prominent figure in nanowire research, whose team's work has been extensively published in leading scientific journals like Science (1999), Nature (2010), Physical Review (2012), and ACS Nano (2020). The research underscores the potential of one-dimensional nanowire structures in creating sensors with unprecedented sensitivity and response.
Throughout this partnership, UofT's extensive background in integrated photonics, water quality monitoring, optical devices, memory devices, and quantum information technology will play a crucial role. The collective expertise of Micromem and UofT is positioned to transform these innovations into viable commercial applications in various sectors.
Micromem's collaboration with UofT highlights the company's commitment to pioneering new sensor technologies that address unmet needs across diverse industries, including oil & gas, utilities, automotive, healthcare, and information technology.
