Mentor Areas
I am interested in building deployed, autonomous machines that operate at the cellular scale. Currently, my group builds robotic systems that can freely explore their environment by walking, be manufactured en-masse, and can carry the full power of silicon-based information technology. In moving forward, my work aims to create a complete platform for cell scale robotics, seamlessly integrating functionalities like locomotion, communication, sensing, computation, memory and control. This research spans the breadth of nanoscience, exploring everything from the fundamental mechanics of 2D materials to gait optimization for micron sized robots. In particular, I am interested in using these machines to sense, manipulate, and interact with biological systems, providing a new level of control over the cellular dimension.
Description:
We're interested in building small stuff: tiny robots, tiny sensors, tiny machines. To do it, we use technology developed for the semiconductor industry. An overarching theme of our lab is how can we build small, complex autonomous machines, akin to biological cells, but from entirely synthetic parts.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong interest in micro/nano fabrication (no prior experience required though) and a strong interest in experimental work (no coding here!).
Project Website
Learn more about the researcher and/or the project here. Miskin Lab
Details:
Preferred Student Year
First-year, Second-Year, Junior, Senior
Academic Term
Summer
I prefer to have students start during the above term(s).Volunteer
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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