Center for Micro/Nano Systems & Nanotechnology

The Center for Micro/Nano Systems and Nanotechnology is led by C. W. LaPierre Chair and Professor Shubhra Gangopadhyay in electrical and computer engineering and Associate Professor Kevin Gillis, in biological engineering. This advanced technology center uses micro/nano-fabrication and nanotechnology to research and develop miniaturized systems. Many of these technologies can be used for both military and private purposes, such as the microchip-based shock wave generator that can set off explosive weapons as well as detect cancer. Another microchip-based technology under development can be used both to detect biological threats and to detect Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or cancer. The center also is working on synthesizing nanostructured materials such as quantum dots, nanopores, nanoparticles, nanorods, and nanowires for life sciences, energy and defense applications.

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