Over 3 billion people lack basic sanitation and more than 1 billion lack access to healthcare and clean water. Many advanced medical diagnostic technologies require stable conditions that are often unavailable in the developing world.

This project aims to develop a low-cost smartphone-based microscope for global health in resource-limited settings. In collaboration with One-to-One Cambodia, a non-profit organization, we will design a compact attachable microscope that can connect to a smartphone.
The outcomes will help tackle major health issues in Cambodia by
• Enabling diagnosis of common conditions like malaria, tuberculosis and intestinal parasites that cause major illness and mortality
• Providing accessible diagnostic tools for remote areas with limited infrastructure
• Empowering local health workers with an easy-to-use technology

Highly motivated students with an interest in global health, medical technology, optics and 3D printing are encouraged to apply. Apart from technical skills, you will gain experience in designing solutions for resource-constrained markets and work directly with end users in Cambodia.