MEMS devices and microscale processes are investigated from the design and modeling stages to the fabrication and testing stages. Researchers explore areas like nanomanufacturing, soft materials for robotics, micro-sized robots, DNA origami, and more. 

Faculty involved: Maarten de Boer, Reeja Jayan, Carmel Majidi, Metin Sitti, Burak Ozdoganlar, Rahul Panat, Rebecca Taylor

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Our faculty analyze experimental measurements and high-fidelity modeling of the transport of charge, heat, mass, and momentum. 

They are building efficient fuel cells, creating droplets of medication less than a micrometer in size, and developing better technologies for solid state lighting and solar energy conversion. They use machine learning to predict the physical phenomena pertinent to mechanical engineering.

Faculty involved: Amir Barati Farimani, Shawn Litster, Jonathan Malen, Alan McGaughey, Sheng Shen 

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Faculty investigate the characterization and modeling of small-scale phenomena that impact global systems. Microscale laboratory methods and computational modeling focus on developing and optimizing energy-related processes while monitoring the physicochemical properties of the atmosphere. Machine learning tools allow researchers to investigate efficient ways to clean and desalinate water. 

Faculty involved: Amir Barati Farimani, Ryan Sullivan

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