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  • A fabrication study of surface acoustic wave devices for magnetic field detection

    Creator:
    Chin, Matthew L.
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    Surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors are versatile devices that can be configured to sense a variety of measurands such as temperature and pressure. The potential use of surface acoustic wave devices for magnetic field detection is explored in this study. Compared to current magnetic field sensors, a sensor based on...
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    @engr.oregonstate.edu ©Copyright by Matthew L. Chin June 5th, 2006 All

  • Rapid Prototyping of Rigid & Flexible Microfluidic Devices Using Low-Cost Materials and Maker Tools

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    Co, Megan T.
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    Microfluidics is an evolving field that focuses on the manipulation of small fluid volumes. Because of its micron-sized features, it is the basis for many lab-on-chip and point-of-care diagnostic devices. The devices are predominantly molded from polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS); however, production is a multi-hour or multi-day process that typically requires clean...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Matthew Johnston Microfluidics is an evolving field that focuses on the manipulation

  • Radioactive Isotope Matching for an Embedded System

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    Wagner, Samuel T.
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    The goal of this project is to create a lightweight radioactive isotope identification program for an embedded system using the C programming language to perform isotope matching on a subset of isotopes. First, the physics behind radioactive spectra and their key features are explained. Next, the characteristics of the spectra...
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    Abstract approved: Matthew L. Johnston The goal of this project is to create a lightweight radioactive

  • Integrating Microfluidics and Integrated Circuits toward a CMOS-Based Cell Counter

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    Bishop, Kevin W.
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    Cell counting is a key tool used in biological and clinical laboratories, but at present, commercial cell counters are large and expensive. CMOS technology is a promising platform for creating small, low-cost sensors but currently lacks a robust method of directly interfacing these sensors with the microfluidic networks needed for...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Matthew L. Johnston Cell counting is a key tool used in biological and clinical

  • Implementing a Low Power Soil Monitoring System for Small- and Large-Scale Applications

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    Marshall, Jordyn
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    Due to increasing populations, food production must increase significantly to be sustainable. The Internet of Things has been shown to have potential in the field of agriculture to make farming practices more efficient. However, for IoT to be properly integrated into agriculture, sensors must be applied within the field and...
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    Soil Monitoring System for Small- and Large-Scale Applications Abstract approved: Matthew L. Johnston

  • SIMstat: Hardware Design Considerations for Implementing a Low-Cost, Portable Potentiostat

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    Cook, Jacob M.
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    Electroanalytical techniques allow scientists and engineers to characterize bulk solutions as well as interfaces. Potentiostats are commonly used by researchers in a variety of disciplines to analyze the chemistry which occurs at a working electrode surface. Advancements in microelectronics and the proliferation of open-source designs have allowed researchers to construct...
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    . Abstract approved:_____________________________________________________ Matthew Johnston

  • Analysis of the Feasibility of Thermoelectric Energy Harvesters used on the Human Body for the Powering of Wearable Electronic Devices

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    Smith, Richard I.
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    Wearable electronic devices are becoming increasingly widespread and are being used to fulfill a variety of needs. These devices range from purely infotainment type systems such as smartwatches and fitness oriented devices to specialized medical devices such as insulin pumps and heart-rate monitors. A challenge faced with all of these...
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    the Human Body for the Powering of Wearable Electronic Devices Abstract approved: Matthew L

  • Prototyping of Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting Circuitry for IoT Devices

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    Webb, Derek
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    Due to the advancement of incredibly low power microcontrollers and small form factor integrated circuits, energy harvesting can be considered as an alternative, low power source for remote ocean sensing and measurements. To demonstrate the effectiveness of harvesting thermoelectric energy contained in the temperature differential between ocean surface water and...
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    /journal.pbio.1001127 [2] E. Lindstrom, J. Gunn, A. Fischer, A. McCurdy, and L. Glover, “A framework for ocean

  • Characterization of Mitochondrial Metabolism in L6 Rat Myoblasts

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    Burney, Emily R.
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    The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, causing a subsequent increase in insulin resistance (IR), metabolic disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. Although these conditions significantly impact both the individual and society, their etiologies have not been discovered, inhibiting potential prevention and treatment. Alterations to mitochondrial metabolism are implicated in the development...
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    :_____________________________________________________ Matthew Robinson The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide, causing a

  • Evaluating TEG Energy Harvesting Capabilities Across Naturally Occurring Temperature Gradients

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    Estenson, Alyssa H.
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    Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) have gained much popularity in the search for alternatives to clean sources to harvest energy. Given their capability to harness an electric potential given a temperature differential across their opposing faces, and the foreseeable prevalence of naturally and/or commonly occurring temperature gradients in multiple applications, TEGs are...
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    : Matthew L. Johnston Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) have gained much popularity in the search for