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The University of Maine

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

2004

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Electrical Characterization And Testing Of Microelectronic Materials, Devices, And Circuits, David Kotecki Sep 2004

Electrical Characterization And Testing Of Microelectronic Materials, Devices, And Circuits, David Kotecki

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

This project, strengthening the microelectronics program in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department (ECE), proposes to establish an electrical characterization and test laboratory which will provide the capability for measuring electrical properties of materials, devices, and circuits. Electrical test equipment for the measurement and characterization of dielectric materials, devices, and circuit components, will be acquired in order to provide students with hands-on experience in electrical measurements complementing the other labs in the ECE Department. In addition to providing training in microelectronics testing, the facility will allow for expanded research in the area of solid-state electronics. Focusing on material characterization, including …


Undergraduate Research Participation In Electrical Engineering, John F. Vetelino, Fred Irons, Donald M. Hummels, Bruce Segee, Conrad Silvestre, Gregory Grillo, Paul Millard, George Bernhardt, Scott Moulzolf, Touradj Solouki, Bronson Crothers, David Frankel, Chung Kim, Carl Tripp, Nick Lecursi, Alfred Bushway, David Kleinschmidt, Mohamad Musavi, Brian Frederick, Robert Lad, Carol Kim, David Kotecki, Mauricio Da Cunha, Habtom Ressom, Cristian Domnisoru, Darrell Donahue Jun 2004

Undergraduate Research Participation In Electrical Engineering, John F. Vetelino, Fred Irons, Donald M. Hummels, Bruce Segee, Conrad Silvestre, Gregory Grillo, Paul Millard, George Bernhardt, Scott Moulzolf, Touradj Solouki, Bronson Crothers, David Frankel, Chung Kim, Carl Tripp, Nick Lecursi, Alfred Bushway, David Kleinschmidt, Mohamad Musavi, Brian Frederick, Robert Lad, Carol Kim, David Kotecki, Mauricio Da Cunha, Habtom Ressom, Cristian Domnisoru, Darrell Donahue

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

During the 1990-2003 summers the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Maine will offer ten undergraduate students the opportunity to actively participate in research. Students will receive financial awards plus a subsistence allowance. The available research projects include (1) Environmental Sensors; (2) Intelligent Systems for Automation; (3) Communications Devices and Applications; (4) Motion Control; (5) Microprocessor/Instrumentation Applications; (6) Growth and Characterization of Thin Film Materials; and (7) Power Systems Applications.

At least five students will come from institutions where research opportunities are limited and at least four students will be women, minorities or students with disabilities. Students chosen for …


Sger: Detection Of Bioterrorism-Linked Microbial Pathogens Using Surface Acoustic Wave Liquid Sensors, Maruicio Pereira Da Cunha, Paul J. Millard Jan 2004

Sger: Detection Of Bioterrorism-Linked Microbial Pathogens Using Surface Acoustic Wave Liquid Sensors, Maruicio Pereira Da Cunha, Paul J. Millard

University of Maine Office of Research Administration: Grant Reports

Bioterrorism threats and attacks in civilian environments require sensors that can rapidly and accurately detect minute quantities of pathological bioagents. Selective and inexpensive sensors are urgently needed to detect pathogens in liquid environments, including food and water supplies. Conventional laboratory analyses are time-consuming, labor-intensive and inconsistent with the expedient response required in the wake or possibility of a bioterrorist act.

The activities proposed in this Small Grant for Exploratory Research (SGER) are multidisciplinary and involve two faculty members from the University of Maine. Dr. Mauricio Pereira da Cunha, from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will provide expertise in …