Abstract:
Piezoelectric actuators (or piezoactuators) are known for their nanoresolution and high-speed positioning capabilities. Therefore, they are used in scanning probe microsc...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Piezoelectric actuators (or piezoactuators) are known for their nanoresolution and high-speed positioning capabilities. Therefore, they are used in scanning probe microscopes and in the design of innovative surgical tools and biomedical devices. The expected growth of engineering jobs in the nano- and bio-related fields, in which piezoactuators will play a significant role, motivated the development of a suite of teaching modules (lecture and laboratory materials) for the undergraduate mechanical engineering (ME) curriculum that focus on modeling and precision control of piezoactuators. Four laboratory exercises were designed to provide students with hands-on experience in data acquisition, sensors, and controller implementation. The developed modules were implemented in three undergraduate courses. The hypothesis being tested is that students who interact with these modules will gain a better understanding of piezoactuators and their application in nanotechnology and biotechnology. Through linked pre- to post-module comparisons, it is shown that students did, in fact, experience a positive change in their knowledge and understanding of the material.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 53, Issue: 3, August 2010)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada,슠Reno, Reno, NV, USA
Kam K. Leang (M'08) received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, in 1997 and 1999, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, in December 2004.
He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada-Reno, in 2008. From 2005 to 2008, he taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Virginia Commonwealth Un...Show More
Kam K. Leang (M'08) received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, in 1997 and 1999, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, in December 2004.
He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada-Reno, in 2008. From 2005 to 2008, he taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Virginia Commonwealth Un...View more
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA
Qingze Zou received the B.S. degree in automatic control from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, China, in 1994, the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 1997, and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 2003.
He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, A...Show More
Qingze Zou received the B.S. degree in automatic control from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, China, in 1994, the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 1997, and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 2003.
He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, A...View more
Department of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
Gina Pannozzo received the B.A. degree in psychology from Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, in 1991, and the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in educational psychology from the University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, in 1994 and 2005, respectively.
She joined the Foundations of Education Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, in August 2005. Her research interests include student ...Show More
Gina Pannozzo received the B.A. degree in psychology from Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, in 1991, and the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in educational psychology from the University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, in 1994 and 2005, respectively.
She joined the Foundations of Education Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, in August 2005. Her research interests include student ...View more
Contents Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada,슠Reno, Reno, NV, USA
Kam K. Leang (M'08) received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, in 1997 and 1999, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, in December 2004.
He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada-Reno, in 2008. From 2005 to 2008, he taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. His research interests include modeling and control of piezoactuators for scanning probe microscopy applications, fabrication and control of electroactive polymers, mechatronics, and design of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for nanotechnology.
Dr. Leang is a Member of ASME and SPIE.
Kam K. Leang (M'08) received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, in 1997 and 1999, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Washington, Seattle, in December 2004.
He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada-Reno, in 2008. From 2005 to 2008, he taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond. His research interests include modeling and control of piezoactuators for scanning probe microscopy applications, fabrication and control of electroactive polymers, mechatronics, and design of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for nanotechnology.
Dr. Leang is a Member of ASME and SPIE.View more
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, USA
Qingze Zou received the B.S. degree in automatic control from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, China, in 1994, the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 1997, and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 2003.
He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, as an Assistant Professor in 2004. His primary research interests are in inversion-based output tracking theory, high-speed imaging and broadband characterization of soft materials using scanning probe microscope (SPM), and high-throughput nanomanufacturing.
Dr. Zou is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award in 2009. He is a Member of ASME.
Qingze Zou received the B.S. degree in automatic control from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC), Chengdu, China, in 1994, the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China, in 1997, and the Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 2003.
He joined the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University, Ames, as an Assistant Professor in 2004. His primary research interests are in inversion-based output tracking theory, high-speed imaging and broadband characterization of soft materials using scanning probe microscope (SPM), and high-throughput nanomanufacturing.
Dr. Zou is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award in 2009. He is a Member of ASME.View more
Department of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
Gina Pannozzo received the B.A. degree in psychology from Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, in 1991, and the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in educational psychology from the University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, in 1994 and 2005, respectively.
She joined the Foundations of Education Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, in August 2005. Her research interests include student encouragement in school, classroom and school climate, culture and sense of community, and impact of small class size on students and teachers.
Gina Pannozzo received the B.A. degree in psychology from Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), Binghamton, in 1991, and the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in educational psychology from the University at Buffalo, SUNY, Buffalo, in 1994 and 2005, respectively.
She joined the Foundations of Education Department, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, in August 2005. Her research interests include student encouragement in school, classroom and school climate, culture and sense of community, and impact of small class size on students and teachers.View more
