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The Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber

Systems (ECCS)

Engineering Advisory Committee

November 16-17, 2006

Dr. Usha VarshneyDivision Director

National Science Foundation

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ECCS Programs

Nanosystems, Microsystems, MacrosystemsCyber Systems

Signal ProcessingNano and Microsystems

System-on-a-chipSystem-in-a-package

RF and Optical Wireless and Hybrid Communications Systems

Inter and Intra-chip CommunicationsMixed Signals

BioelectronicsFlexible ElectronicsMEMS/NEMSMicro/NanoelectronicsMicromagneticsMicrowave PhotonicsMolecular ElectronicsNanophotonicsOptoelectronicsPower ElectronicsSensors and ActuatorsSpin Electronics

Electronics, Photonics andDevice Technologies

EPDT

Integrative, Hybrid and Complex Systems

IHCS

Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks

PCAN Adaptive Dynamic

Programming Alternate Energy Sources Embedded, Distributed and

Adaptive Control Neuromorphic Engineering Power and Energy Systems &

Networks Quantum and Molecular

Modeling & Simulation of Devices and Systems

Sensing and Imaging Networks

Telerobotics

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Program ManagementDr. Usha Varshney, Division Director

Electronics, Photonics and Device Technologies (EPDT)Dr. Rongqing Hui Nanophotonics; Optoelectronics; Ultrafast and Extreme Ultra-Violet

Dr. Rajinder Khosla Bioelectronic; Micro/Nanoelectronics; NEMS/MEMS; Sensors

Dr. Olofemi OlowolafeMicro/Nanoelectronics; Micromagnetics; Molecular Electronics; Organic Electronics; Power Electronics; Spin Electronics

Integrative, Hybrid and Complex Systems (IHCS)Dr. Leda LunardiRF and Optical Wireless and Hybrid Communications Systems; Inter and Intra-chip Communications ; Mixed Signals

Dr. Vittal Rao Integrative Nano, Micro and Complex Systems; Systems-on-a-chip; System-in-a-Package Diagnostic and Implantable Systems;

Dr. Scott Midkiff Cyber Systems; Signal Processing

Dr. Lawrence Goldberg, Senior Engineering AdvisorNational Nanofabrication Infrastructure Network, ENG Major Research Instrumentation;

STC NanobiotechnologyPower, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN)

Dr. Radhakisan BahetiEmbedded, Distributed and Adaptive Control; Sensing and Imaging Networks; Systems Theory; Telerobotics

VacantPower and Energy Systems and Networks; Interdependencies of Power and Energy on Critical Infrastructures; Power Drives; Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources  

Dr. Paul WerbosAdaptive Dynamic Programming; Neuromorphic Engineering; Quantum and Molecular Modeling and Simulations of Devices and Systems

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Future Technologies

Key Technologies

Integrative and Complex Systems Hybrid Communications Systems Cyber Systems

  Emerging Areas

» Nanoelectronics, Nanophotonics and Nanomagnetics » Interdependencies of Critical Infrastructure on Power and

Communications» Quantum Modeling and Simulation of Devices and Systems» Diagnostic and Implantable Devices and Systems» Flexible Electronics » Energy Scavenging and Alternative Energy Sources

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Cyber Systems

Integrate physical devices with distributed sensing and actuation, communications, storage, computation and control of complex systems» Integrated hybrid optical and electronic systems for high-

performance computation and communications» Distributed sensing and actuation for telemedicine

Focus on design, integration and implementation of complex multi-scale and multi-level systems» Ambient intelligence for homes and workplaces of the future

Enable visualization, analysis and reconfiguration for reliable and agile infrastructures for domain-specific applications» Robust electric power grids integrating power, communication and

self-organizing networks» Globally interactive environment for engineering education

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Workshops

From Macro to Nano: Challenges and Opportunities in Integrative Complex Systems Engineering, Arlington, VA, Mar 7-8, 2005

Understanding and Preventing Cascading Failures in Power Systems, Denver, CO, Oct 27-28, 2005

The Impact of Globalization on Electrical and Computer Engineering Curricula of the Future, organized by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association, Washington DC, Nov 13-15, 2005

ECS GOALI Grantees Workshop, Arlington, VA, Feb 16-17, 2006

2006 ECS Grantees Workshop to Broaden Diversity Participation, U. of Tuskegee, AL, Jun 27-29, 2006

ECCS/ENG and CNN/CISE Cyber-Physical Systems Workshop, NSF, VASep 21, 2006

Wearable and Implantable Devices and Systems for Health Monitoring & Diagnostics (USDA, FDA, NBIB/NIH), NSF, VA, Nov 13, 2006

2007 ECS Grantees Workshop to Broaden Diversity Participation,U. of Nevada, Reno, Mar 2007

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Northwestern University

MOSFET Embedded Microcantilever Arrays forBiomolecular and Chemical Detection and Diagnosis

Shekhawat and Co-workersScience (2006)

Microcantilevers bending as little as 5nm, lead to a measurable and reproducible change in MOSFET drain current forming the basis for bio-chem detection.

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University of California at Santa Cruz

An Integrated Implantable System to Restore Vision in the Blind

Liu and Co-workers

System consists of an implantable chip having electrical stimulator and sensors, and an external unit for wireless data processing and power transmission. It has the capability of electrically stimulating the remaining retinal cells to restore sight in patients suffering from degenerative retinal diseases.

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Oregon State University

Permanent magnet linear generator direct drive buoy that converts linear motion of ocean waves to electrical energy. Energy is extracted from coupling between magnetic fields and mechanical energy by using power electronics

Jouanne and Co-workers

Ocean Wave Electric Energy Extraction Device

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Ultra-small 600nm diameter Red -disk laser. The laser diameter is smaller than the free-space wavelength emitted.

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3.5v,17.5uW no peak 3.6v,29.2uW,0.9nm linewidth 3.7v,41.8uW,0.44nm 3.8v,60.5uW,0.39nm 3.9v,82.6uW,0.40nm 4.0v,103uW, 4.1v,127uW 4.2v,151uW, 4.3v,173uW,

Excitation pulse power

Linewidth

California Institute of Technology

Scherer and Co-workers

Smallest Q-switched Photonic Crystal Laser

Spectra of Q-switched photonic crystal laser as a function of the orientation angle of the nematic liquid crystal molecules

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University of Notre Dame

Bernstein and FayNSF 06-546

A High Efficiency Cavity-backed Integrated Antenna Technology

Three chips connected by Quilt Packaging Enlarged view of the nodules

Chip-to-chip level interconnects (5 µm at 40 GHz) consisting of a photo-detector, signal processor, and transmitter to convert Optical-to-RF wireless signal for Hybrid Communications Systems

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University of Michigan

Developed feed-back control algorithms based on a new mathematical theory of bipedal locomotion control. This humanoid robot has the potential to improve physical therapy in spinal cord injury patients.

CNN.com, April 20, 2005 Discovery Channel Reuters Channel

Grizzle and Coworkers

Bipedal Robot Replicating Human Walking

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University of California - Berkeley

RFID

Capacitor, showing 2 layers of gold

separated by 100 nm of polyimide

Subramanian Group (2004-2005)

Printed Passive and Active Components

A low-cost metallization technology using nanoparticles (Ag, Au and Cu) for fabrication of printed active and passive components on organic substrates

Printed poly vinyl phenol gate dielectric (tox~20 nm) allows low operating voltage (10V)

Printed nanoparticle electrodes

Printed pentacene precursor achieves mobilities (0.2cm2/V-s)

High-Q inductor on plastic

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Thank you

Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS)

Directorate for EngineeringNational Science Foundation

4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, Virginia 22230

http://www.nsf.gov/eng/ecs/about.jsp