Professor Livermore's courses
2.001 Mechanics and Materials I
Introduction to statics and the mechanics of deformable solids. Emphasis on the three basic principles of equilibrium, geometric compatibility, and material behavior. Stress and its relation to force and moment; strain and its relation to displacement; linear elasticity with thermal expansion. Failure modes. Application to simple engineering structures such as rods, shafts, beams, and trusses. Application to biomechanics of natural materials and structures.
2.372J Design and Fabrication of Microelectromechanical Systems
Introduction to microsystem design. Material properties, microfabrication technologies, structural behavior, sensing methods, fluid flow, microscale transport, noise, and amplifiers feedback systems. Student teams design microsystems (sensors, actuators, and sensing/control systems) of a variety of types, (e.g., optical MEMS, bioMEMS, inertial sensors) to meet a set of performance specifications (e.g., sensitivity, signal-to-noise) using a realistic microfabrication process. Emphasis on modeling and simulation in the design process. Prior fabrication experience is desirable.
2.674 Micro/Nano Engineering Laboratory
Concepts, ideas and enabling tools of nano science and engineering taught through projects which include learning about MEMS, microfluidics, nanomaterials and characterization tools such as SEM, TEM, STM and AFM. Lab modules utilize the Pappalardo II Laboratory, where students build, observe and manipulate micro- and nano-scale structures while learning about underlying science and engineering principles and potential applications. Designed for undergraduates who want to pursue study in micro/nano technology.