Join us for a seminar with Dr. Eihab Abdel-Rahman on sensors and dynamic systems.
Dr. Eihab Abdel-Rahman
Eihab Abdel-Rahman is Professor of Systems Design Engineering. His research interests are in the nonlinear dynamics of electromechanical and biomechanical systems, particularly Micro- and Nano-Electronic Mechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS) sensors, actuators, and energy harvesters as well as workplace ergonomics.
Abstract: We will discuss new ways to think about and design micro and nano sensors that allow us to realize cheaper, more sensitive, and/or more robust sensors. First, we will describe an approach to sensor design that we call Large-Signal Theory. Breaking with tradition, we design sensors that go beyond the linear range of operation and use that to achieve larger output signals over a larger measurement range. Second, we will describe another approach specifically targeted for nano sensors that turns thermal noise into a drive signal, reduce the noise floor, and increase the measurement range.
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Location Information
200 University Avenue West
Waterloo, ON, CA N2L 3G1
