CAREER: Development of Bio-MEMS for determining cell structure using microfluidics and bio impedance
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| Abstract | This report emphasizes the development of a single use microvalve for controlled drug release forming a part of automated implantable microsystem. Implementation of such a platform was built upon selective blistering in ultra-thin Si membrane implanted with inert gas species followed by on demand (subjected to external feedback) rupturing sequence. In this research investigation, H2 wa implanted into 2 - Si membrane and then thermally actuated for valve action. As a part of collaborative research work leveraging host laboratory's expertise in ion beam techniques and nanophotonics, it was also found that silica nanowires synthesized at the parent institution proved to be an excellent sensitizing medium to enrich the optical activity of Er. A provisional patent has been applied to commercialize this technology that could revolutionize the telecommunication industry. These additional results facilitate further interaction with the host for future funding opportunities. The intellectual merit and broader impacts of this international visit have also been discussed. Insert a one-paragraph abstract of this report. |
| Contributor | Mourad Ouzzani
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| Bio | Praveen Kumar Sekhar received BE in electrical and electronics engineering with distinction from Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, India (2001), MSEE in microelectronics from the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of South Florida (USF), Tampa (2005) and currently pursuing his doctoral studies specializing in nanosensors at USF, Tampa, FL. His interests are in the areas of smart materials and their processing with emphasis on MEMS related applications. In addition, he also specializes in synthesizing silica nanowires harnessing their electrical, mechanical and optical properties for various sensor applications. He has been invited speaker to the several PASI (2006, 2007) conferences. |
| Sponsored By | NSF ECS-0239263 |
| Cite this work | Researchers should cite this work as follows: Shekhar Bhansali, "CAREER: Development of Bio-MEMS for determining cell structure using microfluidics and bio impedance", Trip report presented at the NSF IREE 2007 Grantees Conference, October 30 - November 1, 2007, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana |
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