Distinguished Lecture Series
MSSE established the Distinguished Lecture Series in Measurement Science and Systems Engineering in 2008 as a quarterly forum by national and international experts in various fields of research to provide leading-edge experience and knowledge for ORNL staff, with a particular emphasis on science and technology topics that overlap with our areas of research and development.
February 2012
Additive Manufacturing Research at Missouri University of Science & Technology
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Ming C. Leu
Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla
Abstract
This seminar will present the recent and ongoing research in additive manufacturing conducted by the Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies (CAMT) at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). These additive manufacturing processes include the rapid freeze prototyping (RFP) process, the freeze-form extrusion fabrication (FEF) process, the selective laser sintering (SLS) process, and the laser aided manufacturing process (LAMP). All of these processes fabricate 3D freeform parts by computer-controlled deposition of single or multiple materials layer-by-layer based on a computer-aided design (CAD) model. The RFP process builds an ice part by depositing water droplets on demand. The FEF process extrudes one or multiple aqueous pastes to fabricate a monolithic ceramic part or a composite part with functionally gradient materials. The SLS process fabricates a ceramic part by selectively sintering the ceramic particles in a power bed. The LAMP process manufactures a part by using a laser to melt metal particles and depositing the molten droplets through a nozzle. The research for the various processes includes theoretical analyses, finite element simulations, process planning and control, and experimental studies. Also included in the research are the post processes and practical applications of the fabricated parts (e.g., zirconium diboride fuel injection struts, 13-93 bioglass scaffolds, and graphite bipolar plates) for aerospace, biomedical, and energy applications.
Biosketch
Dr. Ming C. Leu is the Keith and Pat Bailey Missouri Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla). He also holds the leadership positions as the Director of Center for Aerospace Manufacturing Technologies and the Director of Intelligent Systems Center at Missouri S&T. Before joining Missouri S&T, he was a Program Director for Manufacturing Processes and Equipment at the National Science Foundation, 1996-1999. For the NSF appointment he was on leave from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he had been the State Chair Professor in Manufacturing Productivity since he joined NJIT in 1987. Before that he was on the faculty of the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University. Dr. Leu obtained his Ph.D. degree in 1981 from the University of California at Berkeley, his M.S. degree in 1977 from the Pennsylvania State University, and his B.S. degree in 1972 from the National Taiwan University, all in mechanical engineering. Dr. Leu's research interests include CAD/CAM, geometric modeling, virtual prototyping, rapid prototyping, and additive manufacturing. He has published over 300 papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings, 8 book chapters, and 4 U.S. patents. Dr. Leu has received numerous professional awards, including the ISFA Hideo Hanafusa Outstanding Investigator Award (2008), MCASTA Outstanding Scholar Award (2006), ASME Distinguished Service Award (2004), Missouri S&T AMAE Faculty Excellence Award (2001 & 2004), NJIT Harlan J. Perlis Research Award (1993), NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1985), SAE Ralph R. Teetor Education Award (1985), and FPRS Wood Paper Award (1981), and was on the NJIT team to receive the CASA/SME University Lead Award (1994). He was elected to ASME Fellow in 1993 and to CIRP Fellow in 2008.
October 2011
RF-SAW Passive Wireless Sensors and Systems
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Donald Malocha
University of Central Florida
donald.malocha@ucf.edu
http://caat.engr.ucf.edu/
Abstract
Surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices provide a robust approach to multi-sensor sensors. Our efforts have demonstrated the first SAW orthogonal frequency coded (OFC) devices and systems ranging in frequency from 250 MHz to >1 GHz, with ultra-wide-band (UWB) operation (>25% BW) and moderate bandwidths (< 10%). The systems have demonstrated multi-sensor operation using frequency and time diversity, in open range, and closed environments, and device processing gains over 50 have been achieved. This presentation will discuss recent results on OFC SAW sensor system development, and will show results from an operational 915 MHz OFC temperature sensor system. Some of the critical parameters demonstrated are multi-coding approaches, operational range predictions, frequency and bandwidth choices, sensor post processing, and antenna-SAW device integration. A synchronous correlator receiver and software radio approach provides great flexibility for diverse sensor applications and future enhancements. The most ubiquitous sensor requirement is for temperature, which is the first application demonstrated for the devices and system. The system has demonstrated a range of approximately 60 meters with a single sensor and over 5 meters with multiple sensors. This presentation’s focus will be on the key SAW device technology development to date, addressing the critical device and system parameters, and will present the operational OFC device system results. A number of SAW sensor results for hydrogen, closure, strain, and cryo will be shown. Wireless passive RF-SAW sensors are a reality, and the some visions for the future will be discussed.
Biography
Donald Malocha received a joint BS in electrical engineering (EE) and computer science (CS), an MS in EE, and Ph.D. degree in EE from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He was member of the technical staff (MTS) at Texas Instruments Corporate Research Laboratory, Mgr. of Advanced Product Development, Sawtek, and an MTS at Motorola. He has been a Visiting Scholar at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich Switzerland, and the University of Linz, Austria. He is a member emeritus of the Electronics Industries Association (EIA), and formerly a BOD member of Piezo Technology, Inc. He is currently a Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Dept., University of Central Florida (UCF), Orlando. His current research interests include surface acoustic wave (SAW) and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) technology, sensors and radio frequency identification systems.
Don is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He is an Associate Editor of the IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS, FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL (UFFC), the UFFC Society Standards Chair, and is past-President of the IEEE UFFC Society. He serves on the Technical Program Committees (TPC) of the IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium, International Frequency Control Symposium, and has served on the TPC of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Symposium, and European Frequency and Time Forum. He is the 2004 UCF Distinguished Researcher, and recipient of the IEEE UFFC 2008 Distinguished Service Award, the 2005 J. Staudte Memorial Award, the 2000 IEEE Third Millennium Medal, and the 1998 Electronic Industries Association’s David P. Larsen Award. He has over 200 technical publications, 12 patents awarded, and several pending.
March 2011
Nanofabricated Systems for Enhanced Chemical Analysis
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
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Michael J. Sepaniak
University of Tennessee, Chemical Department
Abstract
The interplay between Analytical Chemistry (i.e. qualitative and quantitative studies of chemical composition) and other areas of science and technology is conveniently synergistic. Advances in allied fields producing new synthetic methods, materials, theory, instrumentation, etc. facilitate improved analysis and, in a reciprocal fashion, sensitive and reliable analysis is vital to fundamentally interpret and evaluate the other areas of science. In recent years we have capitalized on advances in materials science and micro- and nano-fabrication technology to enhance chemical analysis in the important “three Ss”; Separations, Spectroscopy (optical), and Sensing of Analytical Chemistry. This presentation will focus on the use of lithographic techniques to produce pillar systems that we modify and use in the first two of those “Ss.” Photolithography, reactive ion etching, and plasma assisted deposition of SiO2 are used to create uniform, sub-mm pillars array chips for Separations (PACS). We have demonstrated that the uniformity and small sized leads to unprecedented efficiency. We are now exploring means to impart differential retention and exploring the effect of reducing dimensions even further to expose new nano-regime separation mechnisms. In addition, electron beam lithography, reactive ion etching, and noble metal deposition are used to create disc (metal) on pillar (DOP) systems that function as highly active surface enhanced Raman Spectroscopy substrates. A bio-medically inspired approach to explore suitable aggregate-like substrates, the use of nano transfer printing to address the scaling issue of EBL, and simple DOP systems that yield enhancement (relative to conventional Raman) of greater than nine orders of magnitude will be presented. Finally, RedOx reactions involving surface metal films are used to create nanostructured microcantilever surfaces that enhance surface area and nanomechanical responses, addressing the third “S” in Sensing applications. An emphasis of this part of the talk will involve tethering bioaffinity reagents to these surfaces to impact high levels of selectivity.
Biography
Dr. Sepaniak received a B.S. in Chemistry from Northern Illinois University in 1974 and a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Iowa State University in 1980. He joined the faculty of the University of Tennessee in 1981 and has also been affiliated with Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 1981. He is a former Head of the Department of Chemistry. Among his Awards are the Eli Lilly Analytical Chemist Award (1987), The University of Tennessee Chancellor Research Scholar Award (1991), the Hoechst Celenese Teaching & Research Award (1995), the endowed Ziegler Professor of Chemistry title (1998-present), and AAAS Fellow (2010). His research interests in Analytical Chemistry broadly span chemical separations, laser spectroscopy, sensor development, and nanoscience and technology. He has directed the research of > 20 post docs and 60 graduate students. Included in his approximately 180 research publications and 150 invited talks are numerous involving ORNL collaborations.
December 2010
The Emergence of Cognitive Systems Technologies
Joe Mitola's lecture was cancelled due to inclement weather
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Joe Mitola, Ph.D.
Insitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow
Distinguished Professor and Vice President for the Research Enterprise,
Stevens Institute of Technology
Abstract
When Dr. Mitola coined the term cognitive radio in 1998, his definition included self-awareness, user-awareness, and environment awareness. In the intervening decade, the radio engineering community has developed radio-awareness of wireless environments into dynamic spectrum access, radio spectrum policy conformance, and integration of heterogeneous wireless networks. In parallel, autonomic networks and self-optimizing networks research has yielded a measure of network self-awareness via smart packets and other cognitive network techniques. The increasing dependence on embedded and networked computational elements has increased the significance of information assurance and cybersecurity in achieving next generation capabilities. In this talk, Dr. Mitola will review progress towards cognition and will sketch a future in which the confluence among computational self-awareness, software-engineering, and enterprise level systems cyber-physical security, that will fundamentally alter the role of cognition in enabling technologies during the next decade.
Biography
As Vice President for Stevens Research Enterprise, Professor Mitola develops large scale, cross-disciplinary research initiatives with the Institute’s diverse centers, laboratories, and contract research projects. As leader of Stevens’ Research Enterprise, Professor Mitola advances the research objectives of the Institute, working in close collaboration with the academic deans, department directors, center directors and principal investigators.
Professor Mitola is recognized internationally for his formulation and groundbreaking research in software-defined radio (SDR) and cognitive radio systems and technologies. In addition to having published the first technical paper on software radio architecture in 1991, Dr. Mitola has published widely and taught courses in software radio in the US, Europe, and Asia. As founding chair of the SDR Forum in 1996, he pioneered global innovation in SDR among industry, government, and academic research organizations. Later, his 1999 Licentiate Thesis in Teleinformatics, coined the term cognitive radio for the integration of machine perception of RF, visual and speech domains with machine learning into SDR to make dynamic spectrum access technically viable. His doctoral dissertation, Cognitive Radio [KTH, June 2000], created the first architecture for such autonomous radios, formulating the cognition cycle on which the sensing and opportunistic use of radio spectrum whitespace is based. As distinguished professor, Dr. Mitola’s teaching and research interests center on trustworthy cognitive systems.
September 2010
Development of a MATLAB-based Process and
Equipment Prognostics Toolbox
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
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Dr. J. Wesley Hines
University of Tennessee
College of Engineering
Abstract
Accurate prognosis of Remaining Useful Life (RUL) is often considered to be the holy grail of health monitoring systems. A plethora of data-based prognostic algorithms have been developed to utilize the variety of information, data sources, and expertise available for RUL estimation. The University of Tennessee has developed a Process and Equipment Prognostics (PEP) to facilitate prognostic model development for a component or system of interest. The PEP toolbox is designed to integrate with the previously developed Process and Equipment Monitoring (PEM) toolbox for a full health management program including system monitoring, fault detection and isolation, and prognosis.
The PEP toolbox integrates algorithms to generate optimal prognostic parameters which can be used to develop prognostic models for all three major classes:
- Conventional reliability-based using failure times (e.g Weibull analysis)
- Population-based with environmental considerations (e.g. proportional hazards modeling)
- Individual-based (e.g. general path model)
The presentation will present some needs for future nuclear applications and then use the 2009 Prognostics and Health Management challenge data to show the flexibility and effectiveness of the PEP toolbox.
Biography
Dr. J. Wesley Hines is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tennessee and is the director of the Reliability and Maintainability Engineering Education program. He received the BS degree in Electrical Engineering from Ohio University in 1985, and then was a nuclear qualified submarine officer in the Navy. He received both an MBA and an MS in Nuclear Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1992, and a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from The Ohio State University in 1994.
Dr. Hines teaches and conducts research in artificial intelligence and advanced statistical techniques applied to process diagnostics, condition based maintenance, and prognostics. Much of his research program involves the development of algorithms and methods to monitor high value equipment, detect abnormalities, and predict time to failure. He has authored over 250 papers and has several patents in the area of advanced process monitoring and prognostics techniques. He is a director of the Prognostics and Health Management Society, and a member of the American Nuclear Society and the American Society of Engineering Education.
July 2010
Research in Noninvasive Imaging for Amyloidosis Lecture
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
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Dr. Jonathan Wall
Professor of Medicine
Human Immunology and Cancer Program
Director, Preclinical and Diagnostic Molecular Imaging Laboratory
University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville, TN
Abstract
The amyloidoses are a family of protein folding diseases that include Alzheimer’s disease and certain forms of cancer. Presently in the US there are no methods available to non-invasively and quantitatively image this pathology. This is an important unmet medical need which could provide physicians the ability to definitively diagnose these diseases as well as monitor response to therapy.
Dr. Wall and his team of researchers have been developing and evaluating novel radiotracers for imaging amyloid pathology in man using small animal models of disease and high-resolution micro-imaging techniques such as micro-CT, micro-SPECT, and micro-PET. The goal of this research is to not only demonstrate visually the uptake of tracers in organs of known disease but to quantitatively document this uptake and thereby compare the efficacy of various reagents in vivo before translation into man.
This seminar will describe the various micro-imaging techniques, instrumentation, and tracers Dr. Wall and his team are developing, and the methods they are employing to assess the binding and relative efficacy of each of these molecules in vivo.
May 2010
Plasmonic Nano-Devices for Sensors and Energy
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Prof. Junpeng Guo
University of Alabama, Huntsville
Deparment of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Center of Applied Optics and Nanotechnologies
Abstract
Nanostructure plasmonics is an emerging nanotechnology which is leading to profound impact on many applications such as integrated sensors and energy. Plasmons are free electron oscillations on surfaces of metals and metal nanostructures. Electromagnetic energies of surface plasmons are tightly confined near metal surfaces and nanostructures. Therefore, surface plasmons are extremely sensitive to surrounding conditions. In this talk, Dr. Guo will present several plasmonic nanostructures (nanoholes and nano-dots array) for integrated chemical sensors as well ultra-sensitive mechanical displacement sensors. He will also discuss novel plasmonic nanostructure devices for energy applications including devices for high energy laser sensor protections and impedance matched plasmonic metamaterial surfaces for perfect light absorptions.
Biography
Junpeng Guo received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. At University of Illinois, he pioneered the fabrication of pixelated micropolarizer arrays for visible polarization imaging. After graduating from University of Illinois, he joined the Rockwell International Science Center in California as a MTS-Research Scientist, where he worked on various federal funded R&D projects in nanophotonics, nonlinear optics, and RF/microwave systems. After a stint with a spin-off startup company from Rockwell, he joined the Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque, New Mexico as a member of their technical staff. At Sandia National Labs, he played roles as PIs, Co-PIs, and technical drivers for numerous projects in integrated photonics, micro-resonators, photonics crystals, and micro-cavity semiconductor lasers for various applications. In the fall of 2005, Junpeng Guo joined the University of Alabama in Huntsville as Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Associate Professor of Optical Science and Engineering. At his current position, his research has been focused on nanostructure plasmonics and metamaterials for sensors and energy applications. He pioneered the nanolayer control of surface plasmon modes of finite thickness surface plasmon waveguides for achieving ultra-low loss propagation, which has been well recognized in the plasmonic community.
Dr. Guo has published over 70 referred journal and conference papers in photonics and plasmonics. He has received a US Air Force Summer Faculty Fellow Award, and was the sole recipient of the Outstanding Junior Faculty Award in the College of Engineering in 2007.
March 2010
The Promise of Nanomagentism and Spintronics for Future Generations of Logic Memory Sensing and Signal Processing
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Dr. Stuart Wolf
University of Virginia
Director of the University of Virginia Institute for
Nanoscale and Quantum Scientific and Technological Advanced Research (nanoSTAR)
Abstract
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Dr. Wolf will provide an overview of many of the current efforts to design and build sensors, signal processors, logic, and memory by using some of the newly discovered aspects of the manipulation of nanomagnets by current and electric field. He will also discuss novel nanomagnetic structures that can be self-assembled by means of polymeric techniques and whose magnetic nanostructures can be manipulated with an electric field.
Professor Stu Wolf is currently the director of the University of Virginia Institute for Nanoscale and Quantum Scientific and Technological Advanced Research (nanoSTAR) and is a professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department as well as the Physics Department. His group utilizes the spin degree of freedom in novel oxide heterostructures that will utilize spin torque and electric fields to manipulate the magnetism in nanomagnetic heterostructures for both memory and logic and is working with the semiconductor companies to commercialize these structures. He has an AB from Columbia College and an MS and PhD from Rutgers University.
November 2009
Digtial Imaging Research at Purdue University
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Prof. Jan P. Allebach
School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Purdue University
West Lafeyette, IN 47907-2035
allebach@purdue.edu
Abstract
Purdue University has a rich tradition of imaging research dating back to the development of the first all electronic television receiver by Roscoe George in 1929 and the pioneering Laboratory for Applications of Remote Sensing in the late 1960s. Today digital imaging touches the work of many researchers all across campus. The first part of his talk will give an overview of Purdue, the College of Engineering, and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and then describe some of the imaging-related research being conducted by Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty.
In the second part of the talk Prof. Allebach will focus on research in the area of digital printing that incorporates aspects of image analysis, image rendering, and psychophysics, and describe the impact that it has had on the products that have been sold by their major sponsor – the Hewlett-Packard Company during the past decade.
Biography
Jan P. Allebach is Hewlett-Packard Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. His current research interests include image rendering, image quality, color imaging and color measurement, printer and sensor forensics, and digital publishing. Prof. Allebach is a Fellow of the IEEE, the Society for Imaging Science and Technology (IS&T), and SPIE. He has been especially active with the IEEE Signal Processing Society and IS&T. He has served as Distinguished or Visiting Lecturer for both societies, has served as an officer and on the Board of Directors of both societies, and is presently Editor for the IS&T/SPIE Journal of Electronic Imaging. Prof. Allebach received the Senior (best paper) Award from the IEEE Signal Processing Society, the Bowman Award from IS&T, was named Electronic Imaging Scientist of the Year by IS&T and SPIE, and was named Honorary Member of IS&T, the highest award that IS&T bestows. From Purdue University, he is co-recipient of the College of Engineering Team Award in recognition of his long-term work with HP, and recipient of the College of Engineering Mentoring Excellence Award, the Sigma Xi Faculty Research Award, and five teaching awards.
September 2009
The Next Big Thing
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Host: RF & Microwave Systems
Dr. Eric C. Haseltine, President
Haseltine Partners LLC
Silver Spring, Maryland
Abstract
In this lecture, Dr. Haseltine will describe the four "early warning signs" that a scientific breakthrough is imminent, and then suggest practical ways to turn these insights into breakthrough innovations. Nassim Taleb, author of "The Black Swan" argues that, by definition, it's impossible to predict surprises. But careful study of the history of major scientific breakthroughs suggests that it's sometimes possible not only to predict where the next big scientific surprises are coming from, but to actually create these breakthrough surprises.
Biography
Eric Haseltine is presently the President and Managing Director of Haseltine Partners LLC. He is the former Director of Research at the National Security Agency and the former Associate Director for Science and Technology in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Before joining the government, Dr. Haseltine was the Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering, in charge of all R&D for the Walt Disney Company, including film, television, theme parks, Internet and consumer products. Prior to Disney, he was the Director of Engineering for the Hughes Aircraft Company. Dr. Haseltine is formally trained as a neuroscientist and completed post-doctoral training in neuroanatomy at Vanderbilt Medical School. Throughout his career, he has designed advanced fighter cockpit displays and flight simulation systems, founded the Disney Virtual Reality Studio, and fostered the development of innovative new technologies for counter terrorism and collaborative intelligence analysis. Dr. Haseltine now consults with Fortune 500 companies, helping them develop breakthrough innovations. He also serves on numerous boards, and is an active speaker and writer.
June 2009
The Intersection of Sensors, Wireless, and Security
for Critical Infrastructure Systems
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Dr. Peter Fuhr, Entrepreneur
Santa Cruz, California
Abstract
While some individuals point to the FY2009 stimulus bills as the kick-start to examining secure systems for the nation's needs, the reality is somewhat different. The cornerstones for numerous high-profile projects now being actively discussed and pursued (the simple case in point being the Smart Grid) have been examined and worked on for a number of years. Enter wireless. The near omnipresence of cell phones and Wi-Fi systems, let alone other RF, has led to a mindset change in the general populace - parents of 'tweens can attest that theirs is a different look at this technology. Meanwhile, sensor development has greatly benefited from semiconductor principles and fabrication techniques with photonic-, nano-, MEMS-, and cross-disciplinary devices available at reasonable costs.
But it takes more than simple system integration (e.g., sensors + RF) to bring appropriate technologies into applications serving the nation's Critical Infrastructure Systems – it takes a keen look at the security situations of such deployed systems. Restated, it takes a holistic view of the legacy-system integration and operational scenarios of deployed systems in such an environment. This presentation will attempt to delve into, as the title says, The Intersection of Sensors, Wireless, and Security for Critical Infrastructure Systems.
Biography
Dr. Peter Fuhr has over 650 publications and presentations within the realm of sensing systems and wireless network connectivity. He has embedded sensors into various structures worldwide, ranging from buildings, dams, airplanes, hot air balloon, spacecraft, nuclear power plant containment vessels, even humans. His pioneering work in networked sensor systems for structures earned him the Presidential Award for Excellence in Research. Dr. Fuhr has served on the Technical and/or Advisory Boards for numerous companies and has performed technical consulting for over 60 companies. Segments of his research activities are featured in the SPIE Milestone Series on Fiber Optics. Dr. Fuhr, Senior Member of the IEEE, is an Executive Member of the Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance and serves on the House Panel on Nanotechnology. Dr. Fuhr serves in executive committees for ISA’s ISA100 (the Standard for Industrial Wireless) where he chairs the Interoperability working group and the Industrial Asset Tracking (RFID/RTLS) WG, IEEE 1451.7 (a Department of Homeland Security- and NIST-led smart sensor harmonization activity) and IEEE P1777 (wireless for electrical systems). He is an active member of various industrial, academic and governmental panels, while striving to bring integrated wireless and wired communications and sensing systems to the industrial sector. March 2009
Fugo Plasma Surgery
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Dr. Richard Fugo
CEO, Medisurg Corporation
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Abstract
The Fugo Blade is a solid state electronic system that produces patented plasma surgery with primary plasma. Academic histology and biomechanical studies demonstrate that the system is not a standard electrosurgical system, but functions similar to a laser. The technology is protected by over 125 patents worldwide. The system is US Food and Drug Administration cleared for human applications. The Fugo Blade system is presently capable of numerous forms of surgery including cardiovascular, orthopedic, ob-gyn and general surgery.
Biography
Dr. Fugo is the CEO of Medisurg Corporation, the premier pioneering enterprise in plasma ablation surgery, and the director of the Fugo Eye Institute in Norristown, PA. An active ophthalmic surgeon, Dr. Fugo holds BS, MS, MD, and Ph.D. degrees along with 125 patents in the US and worldwide. In addition to Medisurg Corp. and performing surgery, Dr. Fugo is the senior medical editor of the Annals of Ophthalmology and Comprehensive Therapy. He is the world’s forerunner in the many uses of harmonious plasma.
December 2008
Sensing and Microsystem Platforms for Defense, Aerospace, and Homeland Security
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Dr. Gregory Auner
Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Wayne State University,
Detroit, Michigan
Abstract
The development of stand-off detection or remote monitoring requires new technology that negates the need for reagents and complex operator management. This requires new approaches in sensing systems and a very complex combination of sensors, sample gathering, and control to create a viable detection system. Advanced sensing and microsystems are particularly critical for current problems in defense and homeland security including biological, chemical and radiological sensors. Real-time biological and chemical sensing systems utilizing surface transverse mode sensors and novel multi-spectral Raman microchips are currently under development for rapid detection with standoff or remote monitoring capability. In addition, a novel Rapid Assessment Device for Radiation Exposure and Dosimetry (RAD-READ) system for genetic analysis including blood analysis to determine radiation exposure has been developed. The integration of these micro sensors for agent detection into a robotic system can greatly enhance the safety and efficacy of the detection system. Our research aim is two-fold. 1) To create a sensing system that can detect, genetic signatures, chemical agents in explosives and biological agents in air and water and 2) to implement the detection technology into hand held or mobile robot enabled platforms (such as Packbot or the ODIS-omni directional inspection system) that allows the delivery of the sensing system to remote targets.
Biography
Dr. Gregory W. Auner is a graduate of Wayne State University with undergraduate degrees in Physics and Biology and a Ph.D. in Physics. He is a Professor of Electrical and Computer, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, the Department of Surgery and faculty appointments in the WSU Department of Physics, Karmanos Cancer Institute, and the Department of Surgery. He is the founder and Director of the Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsystems Program and is the Technical Principle Investigator for the Advanced Surgical Institute. He has been appointed to the Appointed National Academies (Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design) since 2004. Dr. Auner is also the Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of Visca, LLC and Visca Energy LLC, a Wayne State University Spin-off Company located in TechTown, Detroit’s newest research and technology park. He has led research programs totaling more than $28 million dollars in peer reviewed grants and industrial research contracts mostly in the biomedical and defense areas. Dr. Auner has developed an array of instruments, sensors and microsystems for federal institutions, research institutions, and industry. Approximately 80% of his research involves the research and development of biomedical microsystems and BioMEMS systems. Dr. Auner has formed a consortium within the Smart Sensors Program involving DMC department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Karmanos Cancer Institute (Ultrasonic Breast Cancer Detection System) and Children’s Hospital of Michigan (Robotic Surgery and Real Time Surgical Diagnostics). His program is the main microsystems technology for these initiatives. Dr. Auner has over 25 patents (issued and pending) and over 200 peer reviewed publications.
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