Goals

In my research, I seek to advance the state-of-knowledge in coupled phenomenon at the micro- to nanoscale, with application to water purification, microfabrication, nano- and microelectromechanical systems (NEMS & MEMS), micro- and nanofluidic devices, and mesoscale devices that bridge the nano- and micro-scales to the normal scales. The coupled phenomenon I study involve combined electromagnetic (E&M), thermal, chemical, fluidic, and stress fields. I have research projects involving the energetics of separations in aqueous systems; the development of new microfabrication methods utilizing electric fields, plasma, and chemistry; and creating new NEMS, MEMS and mesoscale energetic devices, and water purification systems. My group conducts microfabrication process development, experimental measurements, and computational research in the projects listed in the Current and Past Projects.