Micro-/Nano-electronics and Sensors

We’re building ultra-small hardware to support giant leaps in digital capabilities.

The next big innovations in electronics are going to be tiny, and we’re pushing the limits of miniaturizing the complex network of electronics that will power the next generation of digital devices, from smartphones to sensors to biomedical implants.

We’re building keener sensors capable of picking up data from ever-smaller sample sizes, leading to more efficient, less invasive testing. And we’re exploring new materials to make electronic systems more resilient and capable of performing in the most demanding environments--from inside the human body to the furthest reaches of outer space.

Centers and institutes that conduct research in Micro-/Nano-electronics and Sensors

Electronics Design Center

Specializing in the development of microsensors and microsystems

Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems (ISSACS)

Join ISSACS and the University Industry Demonstration Partnership for an exciting workshop on October 1!

Faculty who conduct research in Micro-/Nano-electronics and Sensors

Rohan Akolkar

Milton and Tamar Maltz Professor of Energy Innovation

Chief Scientist (Joint Appointmet), Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Professor, Chemical Engineering

Director, Electronic Design Center (EDC)

Develops new electrochemical processes for applications including nano-material fabrication, energy storage, electrometallurgy and sensors

Eric Baer

Distinguished University Professor

Herbert Henry Dow Professor of Science and Engineering

Professor, Macromolecular Science and Engineering

Director, NSF Center for Layered Polymeric Systems

Develops processing-structure-property relationships in polymeric systems; creates micro- and nano-layered films; and produces biomimetic hierarchical structures of soft materials

Harihara Baskaran

Department Chair, Chemical Engineering

Professor, Chemical Engineering

Understands and solves problems in biology and medicine using transport principles

Changyong (Chase) Cao

Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Study the mechanics, designs, and manufacturing of smart multifunctional materials, soft robotics, soft electronics, and self-powered sensing systems.

Soft Machines & Electronics Lab

Jeff Capadona

Associate Department Chair, Biomedical Engineering

Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Engineers biomaterials-based strategies to improve the performance and longevity of central nervous system implanted devices

Umut Gurkan

Wilbert J. Austin Professor of Engineering

Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Improves human health via research in cell mechanics and microtechnology to develop biosensors and point-of-care diagnostic systems

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Chung-Chiun Liu

Wallace R. Persons Professor of Sensor Technology & Control

Distinguished University Professor

Professor Emeritus, Chemical Engineering

Director Emeritus of EDC, Electronics Design Center

Develops chemical and biomedical sensors for single-use, cost-effective measurements

Steve Majerus

Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering

Focusing on sensor medicine: using bio-sensors to refine treatment and restore lost function.

Soumyajit Mandal

Research Associate Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering

Researches integrated circuits and systems, sensor physics, biomedical and bio-inspired electronics, measurement and instrumentation

Heidi Martin

Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering

Develops diamond electrodes for electrochemical and neural device applications

Cameron McIntyre

School of Medicine campus

Professor, Biomedical Engineering

Engineers the next generation of neuromodulation technology

Pedram Mohseni

Department Chair, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering

Goodrich Professorship for Engineering Innovation

Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering

Creates next-generation, integrated instruments for neural engineering and point-of-care (POC) health diagnostics

Daniel Saab

Associate Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering

Models and simulates digital systems, and verifies integrated circuit designs

Chris Zorman

Associate Dean, Research