Sensors and actuators as security aids detailed at spring conference

Recent advances in micro and nano fabrication techniques, surface chemistry and microfluidics allow the mass manufacture of sensors on silicon wafers and other materials in a cost-effective and modular fashion. These advances in science and technology of sensors and devices are helping address worldwide security threats.

ASME's Nanomechanics: Sensors and Actuators Conference offers an opportunity to participate in further development of highly sensitive physical, chemical and biological sensors and devices.

The objective of this conference, from May 16–18, is to bring together practicing researchers as well as interested researchers to give updates on recent progress on nanomechanical sensor research.

The workshop will be held at the University of Tennessee Conference Center in Knoxville. The first day of the workshop is intended as a tutorial on relevant background material. The focus of the tutorials will be on nanoscale science, nano- and microfabrication designs and methods, empowering the fabricated structures with molecular recognition chemistry, microfluidics and system integration.

The second and third days will include research breakthroughs and updates from leading researchers.

Invited speakers represent Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Motorola, Naval Research Labs, Northwestern University, Purdue University and the University of Calfornia, Berkeley.

Conference topics include biosensors-DNA, Proteins, Pathogens and Analytes in Liquids; Gas Detection; Multi-Analyte Detection and Artificial Nose; Integrated Systems; Implantable Sensors; Novel Design; and Applications and Micropower.

For conference registration, early bird fees are $395 for general audience attendees and $295 for academia, non-profit, government and ASME members; $125 for early-career engineers; and $45 for students. After April 1, fees will be $425 for general audience; $325 for academia, non-profit, government and ASME members; $135 for early-career engineers; and $55 for students.

For more information or to register, visit www.asmeconferences.org/nanomech05.

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