Roya Maboudian (Advisor)

The integration of miniaturized mechanical components with microelectronic components has spawned a new technology known as microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). This technology extends the benefits of microelectronic fabrication to sensing and actuating functions. Examples of MEMS devices that have been commercially produced include relatively simple mechanisms such as accelerometers, pressure sensors and digital mirror projectors.

Despite recent progress in micromachining capability, the realization of more complex commercial and specialized use of MEMS is challenged due to...