Robert X. Gao
Professor, Dept. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
208C Engineering Laboratory, University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003-9292
(413) 545-0868
gao@ecs.umass.edu
http://www.ecs.umass.edu/index.pl?id=4072
Nanosensensors, Nanosensor Networks, Smart Sensors, Nanosensor Packaging
Professor Gao's research interests include embedded sensing methodologies, sensor designs, sensor networks, "smart" electromechanical systems, system miniaturization and integration, and multi-domain signal processing for machine condition monitoring, health diagnosis, and prognosis. Prof. Gao studies the interface and interaction of various engineering components (e.g. mechanical, electrical, thermal, and optical), as well as their synergistic integration to enable "smart" sensors that can be structurally integrated into the object to be monitored for high signal-to-noise sensing. His research involves both analytical and numerical studies and experimental verification, leading to new sensor prototypes. His interest in nano and biotechnologies is mainly directed towards exploring new sensing mechanisms based on nanocomposite materials and arrays to enable better understanding of mechanical, biological, and other complex systems.
| Research Interest | Potential Application |
|---|---|
| Nanosensor design, modeling, and simulation | New sensors for on-line, real-time equipment and process monitoring |
| Nanosensor networks | Large, complex system monitoring and control, based on a large number of nano sensors |
| Nanosystem integration | System-on-a-chip for in-situ sensing |
| Nanosensor packaging | Commercial sensors incorporating nano-feature sized sensing elements |
| Nano and bio-signal processing | New disease diagnosis |
Honors and Awards
- College of Engineering Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, 1999
- National Science Foundation CAREER Award, 1996
Publications
- C. Theurer, L. Zhang, D. Kazmer, and R. Gao, "Energy extraction for a self-energized pressure sensor," IEEE Sensors Journal, pp. 28-35, Vol. 4, No. 1, February, 2004.
- R. Yang and R. Gao, "Complexity as a measure for machine health evaluation," IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, pp. 1327-1334, Vol. 53, No. 4, August, 2004.
- B. Holm-Hansen and R. Gao, "Vibration analysis of a sensor-integrated ball bearing," ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics, Vol. 122, pp. 384-392, October, 2000.
- B. Varghese, S. Pathare, R. Gao, C. Guo, and S. Malkin, "Development of a sensor-integrated 'Intelligent' grinding wheel for in-process monitoring," Annual of the CIRP, Vol. 49, pp. 231-234, January, 2000.
- R. Luharuka, R. Gao, and S. Krishnamurty, “Design and realization of a portable data logger for physiological sensing,” IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 1289-1295, August, 2003.
