Microelectromechanical Engineering Division
MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) are defined as a miniature device or an array of devices combining electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical and/or biological components fabricated via integrated circuit or other similar manufacturing techniques.
About
MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) are defined as a miniature device or an array of devices combining electrical, mechanical, optical, chemical and/or biological components fabricated via integrated circuit or other similar manufacturing techniques. It is by it’s very nature a multi-disciplinary field
Research, insight, and then applications of MEMS will shape the basis for the creation of technologies that will impact areas as diverse as computing, information technology, biomedical technology, the environment, along with energy, transportation, robotics,. manufacturing, deep space studies, and national security.
Since its start in the late 1960s, the MEMS field has been growing rapidly, especially since 1989. Currently, patents in MEMS are being issued at a rate of over one per day!
The MEMS Division will work towards the goals of: providing a focal point for the Mechanical Engineers entering and practicing in the MEMS field; Facilitating interaction and discussion among the MEMS community and generate opportunities for collaboration in order to spawn and maintain creativity in the field; Identifying the needs and problems of the MEMS community and bring together appropriate people to address them; Provide a platform to generate standards and guidelines for MEMS processes and technologies; Educate and inform engineers and scientists in various fields of the ongoing developments in the MEMS field; Help train new, multi-disciplinary MEMS researchers to enhance the growth of the field.
Leadership
Namwon Kim, Texas State University
Chair | July 2023 – June 2024
Greg Hader, US Army DEVCOM AC
Vice Chair | July 2023 – June 2024
Nazmul Islam, UTRVG
Past Chair | July 2023 – June 2024
Uttam Chakravarty, University of New Orleans
Treasurer | July 2023 – June 2024
Annie Xian Zhang, Steven's Institute of Technology
Secretary | July 2023 – June 2024
In-Hyouk Song, Texas State University
Member-at-Large | July 2023 – June 2024
Laura Herrera, ASME
Sr. TEC Operations Manager | May 2021 – OPEN
Links
Links to helpful online resources related to the division are below. If you have suggestions for other resources, please contact the division chair or ASME staff.
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