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
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
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.
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
Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Improves human health via research in cell mechanics and microtechnology to develop biosensors and point-of-care diagnostic systems
Chung-Chiun Liu
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
Professor, Biomedical Engineering
Engineers the next generation of neuromodulation technology
Pedram Mohseni
Department Chair, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
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
Senior Associate Dean, Case School of Engineering
Professor, Department of Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering
Director, Microfabrication Laboratory
Co-Director, APT Center
Develops materials and processing techniques for microsystems, especially for challenging applications