This thrust area deals with the engineering and science aspects of the miniaturization of mechanical, chemical and biological systems. Miniaturization engineering involves a good understanding of scaling laws, different manufacturing methods, materials options and modelling from the atom to the macro system. Both top-down and bottom-up manufacturing and their synergies are studied. The focus is on the integration of multi-disciplinary technologies in the design of complex miniaturized systems. Ph.D. dissertations, M.S. theses, and courses relate to the advancement of miniaturization science for various biotechnology, automotive, robotic and alternative energy applications.

Participating Faculty

Professor Satya N. Atluri
Professor Derek Dunn-Rankin 
Professor John C. LaRue 
Professor Marc Madou  
Professor Andrei M. Shkel 
Professor William A. Sirignano