- MEMS and Microsystem Technologies:
- MEMS, micromachined sensors/actuators, microfluidic devices, and their system integration
- Biosensors and immunosensors
- Traditional and nontraditional microfabrication and micromachining technologies, e.g. micro electro-discharge machining (micro-EDM) and micro ultrasonic machining (micro-USM)
- Packaging for microsensors, microactuators, and microsystems
- Analog and digital electronic interface for MEMS devices; embedded systems
- Power sources for microsystems
- Application Areas of Interest for Sensors and Microsystems:
- Biomedical devices, e.g. wireless wearable / implantable / ingestible devices, smart surgical / biopsy tools, in vitro devices for biomedical studies, etc.
- Environmental monitoring, e.g. harsh environment applications in downhole, deep sea, etc.
- Sensors for Internet of Things (IoT) and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
Awards
- William H. Middendorf Research Excellence Award, University of Cincinnati, 2024
- Faculty Innovation Award, University of Cincinnati, 2024
- IEEE EMBC 2023 Conference Best Student Paper Competition Finalist, July 2023
- MicroTAS 2021 Conference Best Poster Award Nominee, 2021