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TECHNICAL SCHEDULE

May 6, 2003 

 

Posters presentations below Oral presentations in this page

 

 

 

ORAL PRESENTATIONS:

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9:55-11:55 AM (Auditorium)

MEMS Devices and MicroSensors Session

Chairs: A. Beskok and Celik-Butler

9:55AM   Rarefaction Effects On Energy Dissipation Of Laterally Oscillating

              Microstructures

  Authors:  Ali Beskok and Jae Hyun Park

  Texas A&M University

10:10AM Design and Fabrication of a Variable-Focusing Microlens

  Authors: Jackie Chen, Weisong Wang, Ji Fang, Kody Varahramyan

  Lousiana Tech University

10:25AM Surface Micro-machining Construction Method of a Pin Joint Actuated 

              Pinion-Gear Mechanism With Only 2-Active Poly-Si Layers

  Author: Dr. Emmanuel Saucedo Flores

  Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico.

10:40AM Design and Fabrication of a Micromachined Infrared Fabry-Perot Interferometer

              Authors: Rohit Srivastava, Javeed Shaikh Mohammed, Swetha Chinnayelka,, Michael J 

              McShane

              Lousiana Tech University

10:55 AM Design Optimization of Micromachined High Aspect Ratio 3D On-chip Solenoid 

              Inductor

              Authors: Hong Lu, Karthik Colinjivadi and J-B. Lee

              The University of Texas at Dallas

11:10 AM A High Sensitive SiO2 Microcantilever for Micro-Sensor Application

  Authors: Yanjun Tang, Ji Fang, Xiaodong Yan, and Haifeng Ji

  Lousiana Tech University

11:25 AM Micromachined Infrared Microsensors on a Flexible Substrate

 Authors:  Shadi A. Dayeh, Zeynep Çelik-Butler and Donald P. Butler

 The University of Texas at Arlington

11:40 AM Synthesis And Fabrication Of Pmma Tunneling Accelerometer                 

 Authors: Jing Wang, Yong Zhao, Tianhong Cui, and Kody Varahramyan 

 Lousiana Tech University

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9:55-11:55 AM (Room 125)

Microfluidics, Microengines and Optical MEMS Session

Chairs: E. Kolesar and J-C Chiao

9:55AM   Characterization of an Intelligent Micro-Sensor/Pump by Stroke Volumes and Flow Rates

               Authors:  Bashar Hammad and T.C. Yih

               The University of Texas at Arlington

 

10:10AM Optical MEMS Fabrication Based upon Ink-Jet Printing Technology

 Authors: Ting Chen, Donald J. Hayes, and David B. Wallace  

 MicroFab Technologies, Inc.

 

10:25AM An On-Chip Micro-Flow Cytometer based on Dieletropheritic Particle Focusing

 Authors: Choongho Yu, Li Shi, Jody Vykoukal,  Peter R.C. Gascoyne

 The University of Texas at Austin

10:40AM Geometric Optimization of a Meso-Scale Non-Moving Parts Tesla Flow Valve

 Authors: Andreas O. Frank, Maher Lagha, Marc Zampino, W. Kinzy Jones, and James 

 E. Moore Jr.

 Applied Research Associates, Inc. 

10:55AM Electrothermal Mems Microengine Capable Of Bi-Directional Motion

 Authors:  Edward S. Kolesar, William E. Odom, Joseph A. Jayachandran, Matthew D. 

 Ruff, Simon Y. Ko, Jeffery T. Howard, Peter B. Allen, Josh M. Wilken, Noah C. 

 Boydston, Jorge E. Bosch, Richard J. Wilks and Justin B. McAllister

 Texas Christian University

11:10AM Inkjet Printing Metallic layer on Flexible Polyimide Substrate for Semiconductor and MEMS Device Applications

              Author: Zhengchun Liu, Yi Su, and Kody Varahramyan   

              Lousiana Tech University

 

11:25AM Finite Element Modeling of Micro machined Silicon Cantilever Beam for Gas 

             Flow Sensor Application

 Authors: Jayaram.N. Sermadevi and Y. Su

Lousiana Tech University

 

11:40AM Microscale Ethanol/Water Separation By Pervaporization

 Authors: Sudhir Ramprasad, Scott Forrest and James Palmer

 Lousiana Tech University

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4:10-5:25 PM (Room 125)

Fabrication Issues Session

Chairs: J. B. Lee and D. Butler
4:10PM   Research and Service in LIGA Microfabrication at CAMD

              Authors:  Yohannes Desta, Jost Goettert, Flavio Aristone, Abhinav Bushnan, Proyag 

              Datta, Josef Hormes, Josef Kouba, Kun Lian, Zhong-geng Ling, Changgeng Liu,

              Shaloma Malveaux, Tracy Morris, Zhengchun Peng, Dawit Yemane

              Lousiana Tech University

4:25PM   “Active Sockets” For Precision Automated Assembly

  Authors: Rahul Saini, Tsui Kenneth, Ellis Matthew, Geisberger Aaron, George Skidmore

  Zyvex Corp.

4:40PM   Essential Tools and Process for Multifunctional Integrated Systems

  Authors: Dr. Shari Farrens

  EV Group Inc.

4:55PM   High-aspect-ratio Polymer-based Electrostatic Comb Drive by Hot Embossing 

              Process

  Authors: Yongjun Zhao, Jing Wang, and Tianhong Cui

  Lousiana Tech University

5:10PM   Realization of High-Aspect Ratio Sub-Micron Metallic Structures Using SU-8 as 

              Resist for Electron Beam Lithography                                            

  Authors: Arun Kumar Nallani, Daniel Sang-Won Park, Jeong-Bong Lee

  University of Texas at Dallas

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4:10-5:25 PM (Room 115)   

Test and Evaluation Issues Session  

Chairs: S. Joshi and TC Yih

4:10PM   Optical Surface Mapping In The Service Of MEMS Development And 

              Manufacturing

  Authors: Dr. Yoel Arieli, Mr. Shay Wolfling, Mr. David Banitt, Mr. Barry Gottlieb

  Nano-Or Technologies Ltd.

4:25PM   Co-Simulation & Design Of Mems & Electronic Circuits

  Authors: Chris Kennedy and Mark da Silva

  COVENTOR

4:40PM   Theoretical Assessment of Particle Impact on DMD Superstructure Yield

  Authors: Cuiling (Sue) Gong

  Texas Instruments Inc.

4:55PM   Micro Tribo Tester To Characterize Micro Bearing Systems

  Authors: Daejong Kim, Sanghoon Lee, Michael D. Bryant, and Frederick F. Ling

  The University of Texas at Austin

5:10PM   Design of a Microfabrication Manufacturing System Based on Hot Embossing 

              Technology 

              Authors: P. S. Shiakolas, S. P. Joshi, S. Belligundu, R. Thanu, D. Ghosh, 

              A. Deshmukh, D. Bennett, C. Carrillo, L. Gibson.

              The University of Texas at Arlington

 

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POSTER  PRESENTATIONS:

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Fabrication Issues   (Session 1, demonstrations by 9:55-11:55 AM)

Fabrication of Silicon Microstructures: 3-D Micromachining with KOH solution

              Authors:  J. Aragón and W. Calleja                    

              Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones Ópticas y Electrónica, México.

Microbubble formation from a microchannel

 Authors: Sung S. Kim, Michael J. McShane, and Roy W. Schubert

 Lousiana Tech University

 

Integration of Soft Lithography and Nanotechnology for the development of a Platelet analyzer

  Author: S. Sah, Yuri M. Lvov, and S. Jones   

  Lousiana Tech University

Polymer/Metal Micromachining Methods and Their Role in the Development of MEMS-Based, Heterogeneous Microsystems

Authors: Kasbeog Kim, Trent Huang, Robert Folaron, Erik Nilsen (Zyvex Corporation, 

Richardson, TX), Hong Lu, Karthik S. Colinjivadi, Daniel S. Park, J.B. Lee (University of 

Texas at Dallas, Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Dallas, TX), Kyunghwan Kim (Kyungwon 

University, Dept. of Electrical & Information Engineering, Sungnam, Korea).

Influence of the RF Power and N2/SiH4 Ratio on the Chemical Bond in SiNx Deposited by PECVD at Low Frequency

Authors: R. Pérez-Blanco1,2, A. Torres-Jacome1, C. Zuñiga-Islas1, A. Munguia-Castillo1

and A Heredia-Jimenez1. 1Instituto Nacional de Astrofísica, Óptica y Electrónica,

2Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez.

 

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Microengines and Micropower Devices  (Session 1, demonstrations by 9:55-11:55 AM)

Design and Operation of a MEMS Microengine Fabricated from Asymmetrical Polysilicon Surface Micromachined Electrothermal Microactuators

            Author: Alfred J. Jayachandran and Edward S. Kolesar

Texas Christian University

A Repulsive Type Electrostatic Micro Motor Utilizing Corona Discharges

Author:  Sanghoon Lee, Daejong Kim, Michael D. Bryant, Frederick F. Ling

The University of Texas at Austin 

 

Characterization of Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Polysilicon Surface Micromachined Electrothermal Actuators

               Author: William E. Odom and Edward S. Kolesar Texas Christian University

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Microfluidics (Session 2, demonstrations by 4:10-5:25 PM)

Analytical Modeling of Circular Micropump Membrane Actuated by an           Electromagnetic Actuator

 Authors: Mohammad A. Mayyas and T.C. Yih

 The University of Texas at Arlington  

Laminar flow Nano-assembly of Polyion Complexes Inside Y-shaped Microchannels

               Author: Dinesh S. Kommireddy, Dmitry G. Shchukin and Yuri M. Lvov      

               Lousiana Tech University

 

Membrane Deflection Analysis Of The Intelligent Micro-Sensor/Pump Under The Consideration Of Micro-Viscosity And Membrane Pillar   

               Author: Shalini R. Gillella and T.C. Yih 

               The University of Texas at Arlington

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MEMS Devices  (Session 2, demonstrations by 4:10-5:25 PM)

Surface Micromachined Microbolometers on Polyimide (PI) Substrates

Authors:  Aamer Mahmood, Donald P. Butler, Zeynep Celik-Butler

The University of Texas at Arlington

Three-Dimensional Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) Structures Assembled from Polysilicon Surface Micromachined Elements Containing Continuous Hinges and Microrivets

            Authors:  Matthew D. Ruff and Edward S. Kolesar   

            Texas Christian University 

Fabrication and characterization of an all-polymer Hetero-junction diode using Ink-jet printing technique

            Authors: Fengliang Xue, Yi Su, Kody Varahramyan

            Lousiana Tech University

Ultrasensitive Nerve Agents Detection Using Microcantilevers

Authors:  Hai-Feng Ji, Yuming Yang, Yanjun Tang, Xiaodong Yan, Yuri Lvov, Ji Fang

Lousiana Tech University  

 

High Precision Femtosecond Laser Micromachining For Rapid Manufacture Of MEMS Devices

Authors:  A. Bulusu, S. P. Joshi, P. S. Shiakolas

The University of Texas at Arlington

 

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