Microfluidic Hemodynamic Analog Design

Design and fabricate a multi-channel microfluidic device capable of simulating pulsatile flow through a bifurcated arterial model with a localized stenosis. Participants must demonstrate precise control over fluid shear stress gradients and incorporate a passive filtration mechanism to trap 10-micron surrogate particulate matter. The final design must provide quantitative data on flow rate consistency and pressure drop across the constriction under varied input frequencies.