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Workshop 1: Nanotechnology developments for Nano-electronic Devices, Sensors & Systems- hosted by NanoKTN
The nanotechnology workshop is a full day workshop split into two sessions:
Morning: MEMS, nano-devices & systems
Chairman: Dr. Alec Reader, Director, NanoKTN
Growth of commercial MEMS during the 90s concentrated on only ten major application areas, utilising technology from the semiconductor industry. In parallel with this growth, many ambitious research projects were initiated creating highly integrated MEMS for a wide range of application. However, relatively few of these systems have made the move to commercial viability. In the introductory presentation, the reasons for these successes and failures will be explored and the lessons learned used to project forward to where opportunities might lie in the future. Specific examples such as inertial and pressure sensors will be used to illustrate the presentation.
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Confirmed speakers:
1. ‘Advanced MEMS: past failures, current successes and future opportunities’, Prof. Mark Spearing, School of Engineering, University of Southampton
2. ‘Defence to Commercial Solutions & Consortia’, Chris Reeves, Microsystems Business Stream, QinetiQ 3. ‘Improved infra-red microscopy for thermal mapping of electronic devices including mems and photonic devices’, Dr Chris.Oxley & Dr. R.Hopper, De Montfort University, Engineering
4. ‘Advanced down stream Processing using high density radical flux source for MEMS and sensor applications‘, Russ Morgan, NANOPLAS, Centre Universitaire Paris
Afternoon: Nano-sensors & systems
Chairman: Phil Cooper, Director, Sensors & Instrumentation KTN
Recent developments in micro and nanotechnology have significantly influenced the growth of next generation sensors which are small in size, consume less power, have better specificity and low weight. The availability of new tools, techniques and materials have facilitated the development of novel sensors. New materials such as carbon nanotubes, nanowires and nanoparticles have pushed the boundaries of detection and monitoring. Integrated micro/nano systems provide improved sensitivity, resolution and overall performance. While the technology has substantial potential, integrating these nanoscale sensors and packaging remains a significant challenge. The session will discuss recent developments in micro and nano sensors, potential applications and challenges in commercially exploiting the technology.
Confirmed speakers:
1.Dr. Jani Kivioja, Research Leader, Nanosensing - Title: Nanosensing in Future Mobile Devices
2. Mark Hartree, Capability Manager, Advanced Programmes Group, Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems, Selex Galileo
3. Professor Seamus Higson, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Biosciences, Cranfield University. He also runs the company- Microarray
4. Stephen Duffy, Director of Sales and Marketing, Optocap Ltd
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