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Design and Development of Micro and Nano Devices for Sensor Applications
Dr N Ramakrishnan Associate Professor M . Tech ., PhD
Research expertise : Sensors , Electronic Instrumentation , Nanotechnology , MEMS , Piezoelectric devices
E : ramakrishnan @ monash . edu T : + 603 5514 6256
Recent innovations in the field of nanoscale functional materials and microelectromechanical systems ( MEMS ) have unveiled numerous opportunities for developing advanced sensors . However , there exist challenges in fabrication and attaining enhanced sensor characteristics . Our Micro and Nano Device group aims to address these challenges by devising Surface Acoustic Wave ( SAW ) and Thickness Shear Mode ( TSM ) resonator-based microsensors . Along the line , we have developed novel micro sensors to detect UV , humidity , gas pressure , liquid , and biomolecules .
Our research projects are funded by our campus infrastructure fund and Ministry of Higher Education , Malaysia . Our laboratory is equipped with the necessary microfabrication and measurement facilities . Notably , we have developed our own prototypes for fabrication . These developments have led towards the invention of a low-cost Mask Aligner System and precise endpoint detector incorporated automated wet bench .
Scanning Electron Microscope image of high aspect ratio resonant micropillars fabricated over a TSM resonator-based sensor to detect relative humidity
Lens Less Mask Aligner System constructed based on UV LED technology ( Patent Pending : PI 2016704446 & PI 2015704428 )
Intelligent Transportation System ( ITS ) with Internet of Things ( IoT ) and Artificial Intelligence ( AI )
Ir Ts Dr Joanne Lim Mun Yee Senior Lecturer PhD , PEng , MIEM
Research expertise : Internet of Things ( IoT ), Artificial Intelligence , Intelligent Transportation System ( ITS ), Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ( UAV ) / Drones , Sustainable Systems and Applications
E : joanne . lim @ monash . edu T : + 603 5514 6081
Intelligent Transportation System ( ITS ) aims to provide innovative transportation and traffic management , enabling users to coordinate the use of transportation networks in making transportation safer and efficient . Our research focuses on enabling artificial intelligence , AI to improve data analytics with the use of communication to provide sustainable transportation applications . Unmanned aerial vehicles ( UAVs ), better known as drones are the next intelligent transportation system advancement which is one of the major technological developments of today .
Our research focuses on developing UAV communications systems to help drones and their operators achieve promising results in applications . By designing efficient Internet of Things ( IoT ) technologies , different objects which are embedded with sensors can be used to connect and exchange data for system analytics . Currently we are working with transportation and IoT industries to create future technologies for the Intelligent Transportation System ( ITS ).
Intelligent Transportation System ( ITS )
Internet of Things , IoT and Drones Technologies
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RESEARCHER PROFILE 2025 / 2026