National Workshop on Recent Advances in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems At Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, VARANASI

National Workshop on Recent Advances in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems At Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, VARANASI

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) is the technology of very small mechanical devices integrated with suitable electronic circuits that can be used to detect accelerations, pressure, gases etc. on an unprecedentedly small scale. MEMS are made up of components between 1 to 100 micrometres in size. The MEMS devices may also range in size from 20 micrometeters to a millimeter. However, due to rapid progress in the MEMS technology, the size of the devices has been merged at the nano-scale and commonly called the Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems (NEMS). TheMicro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS) is another branch of the MEMS technology that includes an additional optical component in the systems.

The MEMS technology is the merger of the IC technology world with the mechanical world. It offers the opportunity to produce mechanical, electromechanical, and electrochemical devices with the same unprecedented levels of miniaturization, and functionality as modern very large scale integrated (VLSI). This emerging technology utilizes mechanical structures, fabricated using the microfabrication techniques perfected by the semiconductor industry, to perform sensing and actuation functions. Commercial applications of this important technology include pressure sensors, fluid regulation and control, optical switching, mass data storage, and chemical and biological sensing and control. The number of MEMS based applications is increasing at a rapid pace particularly in the field of microsensors that integrate the MEMS sensor with the signal processing circuits on the same chip to produce smart sensors. In the last 5 years, MEMS devices have started to enter in the consumer-product markets with gyroscopes in digital cameras and navigation systems, acceleration sensors in game console controllers and mobile phones. This trend of consumer electronics driving the MEMS market is expected to continue with the sensors increasingly being used for assisted living and identification applications. Recently, there has been a large number of emerging sensor products based on MEMS technologies which has received market acceptance. The wide spectrum of research topics in this area also includes the development of new materials and technology which push sensors beyond current limitations, such as high temperature devices, submicron devices, and new sensors devices.

The design and characterization of MEMS devices requires knowledge of the material properties involved, an awareness of semiconductors circuit design methodology, the mechanical properties of the devices, and the ability to model the devices accurately. The research should be emphasized on the characterization of MEMS material properties which include material residual stresses, thermal expansion, conductivity, mechanical strength, fatigue and fracture resistance, and others. The technology requires the knowledge of chemists, physicists, electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and material scientists. The integration of this wide range of interdisciplinary skills could lead to the rapid growth and development in the area of MEMS technology.

The basic purpose of the present workshop is to provide a platform to the academicians, research scientists, Ph.D. scholars and technocrats of various disciplines to unite and exchange their views, thoughts and ideas for the future research and development in this emerging area of MEMS technology. We strongly believe that the workshop will provide not only basic concepts of MEMS to many researchers who are desirous to carry out some fruitful research in this area, but also many advanced topics which would certainly help the experienced researchers to make significant contributions in this emerging and needful MEMS/ MOEMS/NMEMS technology.

Topics:

The workshop will mainly focus on the following major areas of MEMS technology:

• MEMS: An Overview
• MOEMS
• RF MEMS
• MEMS Materials
• NEMS
• MEMS Fabrication Techniques
• Micro Fluidics
• MEMS Sensors & Actuators
• MEMS Design and Scaling Laws
• MEMS Applications

About Us

Our Institute of Technology, like all other Faculties and Departments of the Banaras Hindu University, also owes its existence to the far-sighted vision and relentless efforts of its founder Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya. During the days of freedom struggle, three engineering and technological institutions were established by Malviyaji, viz. the Banaras Engineering College (BENCO) in 1919, the College of Mining and Metallurgy (MINMET) in 1923 and the College of Technology (TECHNO). The first-ever degree courses in Mining, Metallurgy, Ceramics and Pharmaceutics in India were pioneered at BHU. After our country became independent, post graduate and doctoral research programmes were also introduced. It is an established history that BENCO, MINMET and TECHNO produced outstanding engineers who manned various industries, academic institutions, R & D Labs and others, thus providing the much needed technological leadership/skills in various sectors of indigenous development.

After the establishment of the Indian Institutes of Technology, the three premier engineering institutions of our University viz., BENCO, MINMET and TECHNO were merged to form the Institute of Technology (IT-BHU) to provide a strong and integrated educational base. Thus our Institute came into fullfledged existence in 1971. To preserve its excellence and national character, the earlier system of region-wise admission (via merit lists) has been replaced by admission procedures through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE of the IITs) for undergraduate courses and Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE conducted by the IITs & IISc.) for the post-graduate courses. The Institute has so far produced more than 23500 B.Tech. graduates, 3600 M. Techs., 800 Doctoral and one D.Sc. degree holders.

Since its formation, the Institute of Technology has not only developed to become a premier educational institution producing graduate engineers with sound scientific and technological background, but has grown into a Centre which provides versatile postgraduate training and conducts advanced research in Engineering and Technology. A large number of alumni of the Institute are occupying top positions in many leading industries, educational institutions and research establishments in India and abroad. Many of them have established their own industries/ companies and several are serving in diverse Governmental Departments/Agencies.

CALL FOR PAPERS

In addition to the invited lectures, separate sessions will be arranged for poster presentation. Prospective authors are invited to submit unpublished original work of maximum of four (4) A4 size pages in the presribed format. Template for submitting manuscript may be download here.

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The softcopy of the manuscript in MS Word format should be sent by e-mail at: ramems2011@itbhu.ac.in
Last date of paper submission : February 25, 2011

Registration

Note: 50% discount in the registration fee will be given to all the IEEE members.

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REGISTRATION FEES

Registration fee is applicable to all the participants including plenary/invited speakers. This will include a conference kit (including a copy of Workshop Proceedings) and local transport.

From Academic Institutions Rs. 3000.00
From National R&D Organizations Rs. 4000.00
From Private Sector Rs. 5000.00
Student Participants Rs. 1500.00

Participants are requested to send the duly completed registration form to the Convener, RAMEMS-2011 alongwith a DD towards registration fee drawn in favour of RAMEMS-2011 payable at SBI,IT-BHU branch..

Deadlines

Last date of Paper Submission: 25.02.1011.
Last Date of Registration: 28.02.2011.

ACCOMMODATION

A limited number of On-Campus accommodation are available in the Guest Houses of our University which can be allotted to participants on first come first server basis.

Contact Us

Convener:

Prof. P. Chakrabarti, Department of Electronics Engineering, IT-BHU, Varanasi-221005.

* Email: coordinator.npmass@itbhu.ac.in; ramems2011@itbhu.ac.in
* Tel.: 0542-6701502 (O)
* Mob.: 09451938297

Organizing Secretary:

Dr. S. Jit, Associate Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering, IT-BHU, Varanasi-221005

* Email: sjit.ece@itbhu.ac.in; ramems2011@itbhu.ac.in
* Tel.: 0542-6701257 (O)
* Mob.: 09453364250

Treasurer:

Mr. Amrtianshu Pandey, Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering, IT-BHU, Varanasi-221005.

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