Research Areas
- Design, fabrication and characterization of futuristic 3D micro/nano mechatronic sensing and actuation systems.
- Developing micro/nano-electromechanical (MEMS/NEMS) motion sensors for improved sensitivity, high precision, reduced material footprint and low power consumption.
- Engineer micro/nano-fluidic based lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technologies to provide portable, self-powered, low cost and disposable tools for biochemical analysis.
- Develop and implement novel mechatronic principles in dynamic motion sensing as well as emerging applications in biomolecular probing and sensing.
Research Infrastructure
- Mechatronics systems design, controls and testing
- Micro/nano-systems sensor design, component modelling, finite element analysis, mask design, and microscopy
- MEMS/NEMS vibration characteristics, analysis, single molecule analysis, electronics design, PCB, expertise in material characterization (SEM, AFM, TEM, XRD)
- Stand-alone and pinpoint navigation system
- Electromechanical sensor testing
- Small scale fluidic characterization
- Dynamic motion testing
- Sensor fusion and intelligent sensing
To get involved with the Micro Nano Mechatronic Research Lab
Contact: Dr. Jalal Ahamed
Department of Mechanical, Automotive and Materials Engineering
519-253-3000, Ext. 2682
jahamed@uwindsor.ca
Visit uwindsor.ca/micronano for more information.