Multi-scale Multi-physics Fluid Phenomena with
Applications in Microfluidics and MAVs

Dr. Kamran Mohseni
Assistant Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences
University of Colorado

Abstract
With the advent of miniaturization technologies, we are well on our way to seeing routine use of micro- and nano-electromechanical systems in everyday life as well as exotic applications in biomedical and environmental engineering. Predictions about the far-reaching implications and widespread prevalence of such miniaturized, smart, integrated systems and sub-systems have been made. Design of such systems often involves multi-physics and multi-scale problems. This talk presents a brief summary of such activities in my group. In particular, I will focus on two topics. In the first topic, I will describe the design, fabrication, simulation, and testing of a loosely cooperative Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV) network for plume characterization. In the second part of the talk I will describe microfluidic droplet manipulation for applications in chem/bio-sensors and thermal management of compact microsystem. Modeling, fabrication, and simulation results will be presented.

 

Thursday, January 19, 2006
337 Towne Bldg.
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.