Michael Köhler studied chemistry in Halle an der Saale and Jena, Germany, where he also habilitated in general and physical chemistry in 1992. Between 1991 and 2001, he was head of the Department of Microfabrication and Biotechnical Microsystems at the Institute of Physical High Technologies in Jena. During this time, Prof. Köhler also taught at the Universities of Wuppertal and Jena, and his research was focused on the development of chip devices and microfluidic systems for chemical and biomolecular applications. The research projects of his group include applications of microfluidics and microreactors for the synthesis of nanoparticles and for miniaturized cultivation and screenings of microorganisms. Prof. Köhler has edited books on microlithography, microsystem technology, microfluidics, miniaturized sensors, and nanotechnology.