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NUE: Integration of
Nanotechnology into the ME curriculum via Energy Efficient Systems
and Dynamic Structures
In collaboration with Drs.
Jonghwan Suhr and John
Cannon
Objective: Nanocomposites for energy efficient systems and dynamic
structures such as snow skis
Sponsor: National Science Foundation,
NUE Program
Project duration: 2009 - 2011 |
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A Twistable
Artificial Muscle (AM) Fin
In collaboration with
Dr. Kwang J.
Kim
Objective: Development of a twistable electroactive polymer fin
for autonomous underwater systems.
Sponsor: Office of Naval Research (ONR)
Project duration: 2009 - 2011
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A Novel
Multifunctional SPM Probe with Modular Quick-Change Tips for Fully
Automated Probe-Based Nanofabrication
In collaboration with
Dr.
Curtis R. Taylor, University of Florida
Objective: Design, fabrication, and analysis of thermally
activated microcantilever for multifunctional SPM applications.
Sponsor: National Science Foundation, CMMI Nanomanufacturing
Program
Project duration:
2007 - 2010.
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Advance Control
Design for Scanning Probe Microscopes
Objective: Development of feedback and feedforward control schemes
for nanopositioning platforms in scanning probe microscopes.
Project duration: on-going |
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Multi-Axis
(Serial-Kinematics) Nanopositioning Stages
Objective: Development of a high-speed, nano-resolution
positioning stage for scanning probe microscopy.
Sponsor: Funded in part by the Nevada Space Grant Consortium
Project timeline: on-going
For more info, see our
Nanopositioners page |
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Collaborative
Project: Integration of Modeling and Control of Smart Actuators
for Nano/Bio Technology into Mechanical Engineering Curriculum
In collaboration with Drs.
Zou (ISU),
Devasia (UW), and Pannozzo (VCU)
Objective: Developing, implementing, assessing teaching
modules on smart actuators for ME curriculum.
Sponsor: National Science Foundation, DUE CCLI Program, 2007 -
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