Microtechnology Laboratory

Our research direction at the MicroTechnology Lab (MTL) focuses on advancing the development and application of advanced electromagnetic and electro-active polymer in micro sensors and actuators for industrial, biomedical and military applications. Building on our expertise in this area, we are actively engaged in groundbreaking studies of our own creation: amorphous and metamorphous structures and materials. This exploration, in conjunction with advancements in RF, THz, IR, and visible-band metamaterials, aims to redefine the landscape of electronics, wave manipulation, and electromagnetic phenomena generation. Our primary objective is to unlock the transformative potential inherent in these innovations. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative approaches, we are dedicated to shaping the future of sensor and actuator technology, with far-reaching implications across diverse domains.

 

For the most recent research findings, we are focusing on: 

 

I. MEMS, MOEM, Fiber optic and Polymer-Based Micro Sensors and Actuators 

II. Robotics and Control 

III. Metamaterials and frequency-selective surface 

IV. RF, THz and Photonic Devices, Electronics, and Applications 

V. Amorphous and Metamorphous Materials and Structures

Why Polymers?

• Flexible, durable, no size constraints
• Biocompatible, non-toxic, inert to chemicals
• Low cost in materials and in manufacturing
• Simple manufacturing process
• Consistent and precise construction
• Disposable
• Some materials are recyclable

Lab Equipment

The Micro Technology Lab at National Tsinghua University is well equipped for a wealth of optical and electro-optical measurements, from the UV to the THz (telecom band) part of the spectrum. These equipment include general purpose optics, laser, light sources, specialized fiber-optics test equipment, spectral measurement equipment, as well as various high precision measuring equipment (e.g. AFM, thin film conductivity measurement etc.) and fabrication equipment (e.g. hot embossing, sputter, laser engraver, 3D printer etc.)

Current Industrial and International Collaboration

• Pyrusmedical Co.
• Seattle Children Hospital
• University of Minnesota Medical School
• Seattle Northwest Kidney Center