Research
Our research focuses on two main areas. The first major area is power microelectromechanical systems (power MEMS). Power MEMS are MEMS devices that manipulate macroscopically-significant amounts of power in a small package. Examples include MEMS-based portable power sources and MEMS components for more efficient lasers. The second major area is self assembly of micro and nanoscale systems. We are particularly interested in the creation, application, and quantitative analysis of technologies for selective micro and nanoscale self assembly.
Each research project is described in more detail in the links below:
- Microscale Singlet Oxygen Generator for MEMS-based COIL Lasers
- MEMS and Carbon Nanotube Power Sources
- Self Assembly of Micro- and Nano-Scale Systems
- Alignment and Latching for Assembling 3D MEMS
- Design and Fabrication of a MEMS Steam Generator