Award Abstract #0619739
Acquisition of A Microsystem Analyzer for Integrated Research and Education in Dynamic Analysis, Surface Topography, and Characterization of Active Microstructures

NSF Org:	CMMI Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation
Initial Amendment Date:	August 17, 2006
Latest Amendment Date:	August 17, 2006
Award Number:	0619739
Award Instrument:	Standard Grant
Program Manager:	Eduardo A. Misawa CMMI Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation ENG Directorate for Engineering
Start Date:	August 15, 2006
Expires:	July 31, 2007 (Estimated)
Awarded Amount to Date:	$280300
Investigator(s):	Nader Jalili jalili@clemson.edu (Principal Investigator) Jian Luo (Co-Principal Investigator) Yong Huang (Co-Principal Investigator) Chad Sosolik (Co-Principal Investigator) Alexey Vertegel (Co-Principal Investigator)
Sponsor:	Clemson University 300 BRACKETT HALL CLEMSON, SC 29634 864/656-2424
NSF Program(s):	MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION
Field Application(s):
Program Reference Code(s):	CVIS, 9150, 1057, 034E
Program Element Code(s):	1189

ABSTRACT



Abstract

This multidisciplinary Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) award supports the acquisition of a high precision scanning vibrometer-based motion analysis and control instrument, the MSA-400 Micro System Analyzer, to establish a centralized microstructures facility at Clemson University. Using existing infrastructure and expertise, this MRI will advance research in i) nanotube-based actuators, sensors, and thin films-based electronic packaging; ii) surficial and interfacial films, fabrication of thin polymer films; and iii) microcantilever-based sensors for biological species detection, and nanoelectromechanical properties of biomolecules and their assemblies. Due to multiple-technology feature of the MSA-400 that permits the exploration of new concepts at the edge of what is possible, students can receive intensive training in their chosen field, while concurrently developing knowledge in related disciplines. This centralized microstructures facility, of which the MSA-400 is an integral part, will advance the collective efforts of 8 highly-qualified faculty members (3 of whom are NSF CAREER awardees) representing 6 departments and 2 colleges engaged in the characterization and fabrication of advance microstructures. This collaboration will create a cross-departmental, well-equipped learning environment that integrates research with education in structural dynamics and control, surface engineering, MEMS fabrication and packaging, surface physics and topography, as well as biological materials and biosensors. Building upon successful models used in past projects, this collective effort of scientists, teachers, and students will provide access to underrepresented and minority student groups to allow them to participate in this ongoing collaborative research effort. The educational and outreach component of this program will attract undergraduate and high school students nationwide from these groups. To increase public awareness of nano- and microsystem technologies, our ongoing NIH- and NSF-sponsored Bioinformatics and Bioengineering Summer Institute (BBSI) at Clemson will permit these underrepresented groups to participate in the research activities proposed in conjunction with this MRI.

PUBLICATIONS PRODUCED AS A RESULT OF THIS RESEARCH

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Afshari, M; Jalili, N.  "Towards non-linear modeling of molecular interactions arising from adsorbed biological species on the microcantilever surface,"  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NON-LINEAR MECHANICS,  v.42,  2007,  p. 588 - 595.  

Mahmoodi, SN; Jalili, N.  "Non-linear vibrations and frequency response analysis of piezoelectrically driven microcantilevers,"  INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NON-LINEAR MECHANICS,  v.42,  2007,  p. 577 - 587.  


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