Our goals as a research lab are to integrate sensors into viable microsystems in such a way that the whole becomes more than the sum of the parts. Many, many outstanding sensor technologies are available in the world today, but often do not achieve commercial viability because of the lack of an appropriate system design to fit the sensor technology.

As a group, we seek to resolve the system level issues associated with designing and fabricating optimized and commercially viable sensing instruments. Our emphasis is in chemical and biological sensing technologies (both optical and solid-state) but we also participate in projects related to acoustic, imaging, thermal, and radiation sensors.

Research experiences in our lab provide technical expertise in analog and digital circuit design at both discrete (PCB) and integrated (VLSI) levels. Students also learn about the theory of operation and practical use of a wide variety of sensors, including some exposure to chemistry and biology

Our Lab Environment

The lab environment is one "without walls". Educationally and pedagogically, we seek to enhance learning by providing an open, positive, and healthy community for students to share ideas, to seek help, and to rely on each other during high stress periods. It is our goal that the lab feel like family and that EE159 seem very much like a home away from home.