Physical and mechatronic systems

Professor Abdel-Rahman’s 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. His work has resulted in the discovery of new phenomena in micro-systems and the development of new radio frequency switches, micro-mass sensors, micro-power generators, atomic force microscopy techniques, and a micro-gyroscope.

Abdel-Rahman is a specialist in the dynamics and control of micro and nano electromechanical system with a particular interest in nonlinear dynamics. With colleagues, he has developed a distinct approach to the modeling and analysis of micro and nano electromechanical systems and is currently extending this work to experimental techniques.

Dr. John McPhee runs the Motion Research Group that specializes in dynamic simulation, model-based control, and design optimization of mechanical, mechatronic, and biomechatronic multibody systems.

Some projects include wearable exoskeletons and protheses, autonomous and connected vehicles, stroke rehabilitation robotics, golf biomechanics and club optimization, Olympic and Paralympic sports optimization, dynamic walking and balance control, and human movement prediction for orthopedic surgery.

Professor Yeow’s research expertise lies in Micro-/Nano- Electro Mechanical systems. He aims to develop mechanical machines that are integrated with microelectronics at the micron scale.

He is currently developing nanodevices and highly selective sensors that will help create new medical instruments for diagnosing and treating disease. These include MEMS optical scanner for endoscopic optical coherence tomographic imaging, micromirror devices for genetic microarray reading and tissue imaging, robotics for micromanipulations of MEMS components, carbon nanotube-based sensors for biomedical applications, and lab-on-a-chip designs.

Additionally, Professor Yeow’s company ARTsensing Inc. has commercialized an invention which is a product of his research – the world’s first transparent and flexible radiation detector that measures ionizing radiation delivered to cancer patients during treatment.

Dr. Roufail's research interest is in the field of design and innovation to reduce footprint with a focus on material selection and design improvement. Design that utilizes innovative advanced manufacturing and comprehensive understanding of material life cycle should be the way forward. My research focuses on understanding current technologies in heavy industries as comminution in mining and working on enhancing or discovering novel approaches.