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Design & Development of the electronics and control system - (D6.1): Worn Bio-detector Phase 2
McCluskey, Daniel; Munro, Ian; Coudron, Loic (UH, 2017-10-31) -
Design and evaluation of a passive micromixer with curved shape obstacles and grooves in the mixing channel
Cortes, Cesar; Tracey, M.C. (2014-03-18)Micromixers are key components in several micro electro-mechanical and lab-on-a-chip systems, which are increasingly applied in fields such as chemistry, chemical synthesis, bio-technology and environment control. A CFD-based ... -
Design of a high efficiency cyclone for collection of rare and low concentration airborne pathogens
Baxter, Richard; Johnston, Ian; Kaye, Richard; Munro, Ian; Tracey, Mark; Day, Rodney; McCluskey, Daniel (2017-03-16)Recent serious outbreaks of pathogens such as Chalara Fraxinea, (Ash Dieback) demonstrate the vulnerability of UK’s forests, woods, and trees. Early detection of threats is critical in the fight against such tree pests and ... -
The Design of an Innovative Research Led, Undergraduate Programme for Effective Development of R&D Skills and Learning.
McCluskey, Daniel; Tan, Christabel; Tracey, Mark; Johnston, Ian; Coudron, Loic (2016-10-25)Engineering education has suffered a shift in focus between research led fundamental engineering and vocational training that has resulted in many graduate engineers equipped without a thorough grasp of either skill set. ... -
The Design of an Innovative Research Led, Undergraduate Programme for Effective Development of R&D Skills and Learning.
McCluskey, Daniel; Tan, Christabel; Tracey, Mark; Johnston, Ian; Coudron, Loic (2016-10-25)Engineering education has suffered a shift in focus between research led fundamental engineering and vocational training that has resulted in many graduate engineers equipped without a thorough grasp of either skill set. ... -
Design Review of ESP/EWOD/ESP Translation Mechanisms - (D3.1): Worn Bio-detector Phase 2
McCluskey, Daniel; Lodge, Matthew; Coudron, Loic; Munro, Ian (UH, 2017-10-31) -
Design Specification Report - (D03) : Automated Sample Processing Unit for Incorporation into a Biological Identification System
Johnston, Ian; Tracey, Mark; McCluskey, Daniel; Munro, Ian; Tan, Christabel (UH MEMS, 2015-05-20) -
Developing microfluidic devices and techniques for isolation and detection of Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)
Lekkala, Himayasri; Dimov, Nikolay; Johnston, Ian; Inal, Jameel (2020-10-09)The purpose of this research is to develop microfluidic devices and systems for the effective isolation of bacterial Extracellular vesicles (EVs) by applying Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) operation. The purification and ... -
Developing microfluidic platforms for rapid identification of new targets for neurodegenerative disorders
Pacheco Torres, Paloma; Kaye, Richard; Johnston, Ian; Dimitriadi, Maria; Tan, Christabel (2023-10-19) -
Development of an automated smart trap for wheat pathogens
Kaye, Richard; Johnston, Ian; Baxter, Richard; Munro, Ian; Tracey, Mark; Day, Rodney; McCluskey, Daniel (2017-03-16)National surveys show fungicide use on wheat continues to increase despite fluctuations in disease pressure, reaching a 30 year high in 2012 (Defra). Septoria tritici is the most significant foliar disease in UK wheat ... -
Development report EnviGuard Port physical components (D5.4)
Suckow, Bjorn; Johnston, Ian; Hanken, Thomas; Dortu, Fabian; Riesgo, Teresa; Veenstra, Theo; Munro, Ian (Technologie-Transfer-Zentrum Bremerhaven, 2017-01-19) -
Dielectrophoretic collection of airborne particles
Chung, Etelka; Heidari Koochi, Milad; Weerasiri, Lanka; Munro, Ian; Johnston, Ian; Chrysanthou, Andreas; Coudron, Loic (2024-06-06)Aim: To investigate dielectrophoresis as a mechanism for collection of bioaerosols. -
Digital process control of multi-step assays on centrifugal platforms using high-low-high rotational-pulse triggered valving
Early, Philip L.; Kilcawley, Niamh A.; McArdle, Niamh A.; Renou, Marine; Kearney, Sinéad M.; Mishra, Rohit; Dimov, Nikolay; Glynn, Macdara T.; Ducrée, Jens; Kinahan, David J. (2023-09-08)Due to their capability for comprehensive sample-to-answer automation, the interest in centrifugal microfluidic systems has greatly increased in industry and academia over the last quarter century. The main applications ... -
Dual independent displacement-amplified micropumps with a single actuator
Tracey, M.C.; Johnston, I. D.; Davis, J. B.; Tan, C. K. L. (2006-08)We report a dual-micropump structure operated by a single actuator element. The constituent micropumps are a form of micro throttle pump (MTP) comprising a narrow flow channel incorporating two microthrottles. We term this ... -
Dynamic optical characterization of NEMS resonators
Coudron, L.; Casset, F.; Durand, C.; Renaux, P.; Ollier, E.; Bloch, D.; Vairac, P. (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2008)The small sizes of the MEMS or NEMS electromechanical resonators and their single wafer, multi frequencies possibilities has focused tremendous interest in the development of demonstrators using standard CMOS process. But ... -
Effect of low temperature and concentration KOH etching on high aspect ratio silicon structures
Defforge, Thomas; Coudron, L.; Gautier, Gael; Kouassi, Sebastien; Vervisch, Wilfried; Tran Van, Francois; Ventura, Laurent (2011)In this paper, the effect of low concentrated alkaline solutions etching on texturized silicon structures at low temperatures has been studied. The silicon samples have been previously etched either from regular arrays by ... -
Elastomer-glass micropump employing active throttles
Johnston, I. D.; Davis, J.B.; Richter, R.; Herbert, G. I.; Tracey, M.C. (2004)We report a reciprocating microfluidic pump, the Micro Throttle Pump (MTP), constructed in a relatively uncomplicated manner from glass and microstructured poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS). Unconventionally, the MTP employs ... -
Electromagnetic Actuated Stiring in Microbioreactor Enabling Easier Multiplexing and Flexible Device Design
Davies, M. J.; Munro, Ian; Tan, Christabel; Tracey, M.C.; Szita, Nicolas (2014-09-07)The development of a novel electromagnetically (EM) actuated stirring method, for use in microbioreactors, is reported. Mixing in microbioreactors is critical to ensure even distribution of nutrients to microorganisms and ... -
Electromagnetic Stirring in a Microbioreactor with Non-conventional Chamber Morphology and Implementation of Multiplexed Mixing
Tan, Christabel; Davies, Matthew; McCluskey, Daniel; Munro, Ian; Nweke, Mauryn; Tracey, M.C.; Szita, Nicolas (2015-10-31)Background: Microbioreactors have recently emerged as novel tools for early bioprocess development. Mixing lies at the heart of bioreactor operation (at all scales), and the successful implementation of micro-stirring ... -
Electrowetting on Dielectric (EWOD) prototype recovery platform - (D06) : Worn bio-detector Phase 1
Tracey, Mark; Johnston, Ian; School of Engineering and Technology; Enterprise and Business Development; Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems; Centre for Engineering Research; Centre for Hazard Detection and Protection Research; Microfluidics and Microengineering; Department of Engineering and Technology; Munro, Ian; Coudron, Loic; McCluskey, Daniel (UH MEMS, 2017-05-04)The design and development of a laboratory particle recovery instrument exploiting Electrowetting on Dielectric (EWOD) techniques. This instrument should interface with the, codeveloped, man worn Electrostatic Precipitator ...