Speaker: Dr. Nader Jalili
Professor,
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering,
Northeastern University
Title: Control and Manipulation at the Micro/Nano-scale with Applications to Molecular Imaging and Precision Positioning
(1) Local Organizer: Dr. Mahdi Moghimi Zand
(1) Time: Saturday, May 23, 2015, 15:00
(1) Location: Main Hall, School of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering 2 (North Kargar at Jalal Exp Way), University of Tehran
(2) Local Organizer: Dr. Farrahi
(2) Time: Tuesday, May 26, 2015, 10:30
(2) Location: School of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology
Abstract:
Most nanotechnological applications require precise modeling, control and manipulation of different components and subsystems. One of the most important differences between “macroscale†and “nanoscale/microscale†control design is the added modeling uncertainties and nonlinearities at the nano/micro-scale. This added complexity combined with the sub-micron/nanometer precision requirement calls for the development of comprehensive dynamic modeling frameworks as well as new class of controllers. Along this line of reasoning and in an effort to respond to such demanding needs, this plenary talk presents latest advances in this area and stimulates future research directions in this field. Different nano/micro-scale control and manipulation techniques including scanning probe microscopy (SPM) systems (e.g., scanning tunneling microscopy–STM, atomic force microscopy–AFM, nanomechanical cantilevers–NMC) as well as nanorobotic manipulation will be discussed. The talk will also discuss biological systems which are of interest to many researchers and engineers. A molecular level modeling of the interfacial adhesion, for example, is a necessary part of unraveling these phenomena and would be of tremendous potential benefit in associated applications such as rational drug design, molecular electronics, biomaterials development, or biosensor design.