About the project
explore knowledge practices around the evolving microfluidics technology, and observe knowledge practices and tools in a multi-disciplinary nanotechnology team.
Objectives
The case study's research aim is to explore evolving practice and the interplay of knowledge creation and use of the tools and instruments in the field of Nanotechnology. The study focuses on
1. Exploring collaborative development of instruments and how this might affect cohesion in a multidisciplinary team.
2. Understanding the role of tool-embedded knowledge in sharing expertise and for collective knowledge advancement.
Theory and methods
The case study is a longitudinal, exploratory and descriptive study of the historical development of microfluidics technology and the tools now being developed in the laboratory. We collect data by interviews and observations focused on the knowledge practice and tool use. In addition, lab books, presentations and other written source will be collected.
Funding and timeframe
Funded by: KP-Lab
Timeframe: 2007-2008
Related projects
This project is part of the EU-funded KP-Lab project
Outcomes
Report: "Old" Technology in New Hands: A case study of using tools to create knowledge in a bio-nanotechnology laboratory. (pdf-version).