Conference Topics


The following topics will be addressed during IMCS-13:

1. Chemical and Biochemical Sensing Technologies
• Electrochemical sensors
• SAW and piezo sensors
• Optical sensors
• Gas sensors
• Biosensors
• Bio-inspired methods
• Fuel and energy sensors
• Sensors for automotive industry

2. Materials for Sensors
• Semiconductor and metal oxides
• Polymeric / organic materials
• Carbon nanotubes


3. Mechanisms, Modeling and Simulation
• Sensing mechanisms
• Transduction mechanisms

• Modeling and simulation techniques
• Electrode (material/configuration) effects


4. Modern Sensing Materials and Technologies
• Physics & chemistry of new materials
• Nano-materials and nano-structures
• Modulation techniques
• Integrated (lab-on-a-chip) technology
• Smart sensor systems

5. Sensor Arrays, Data Analysis and Communications
• Sensor selection
• Data fusion
• Numerical modeling
• Automated calibrations
• Signal processing
• Sensor networks

6. Manufacturing, Packaging and Auxillary Components
• Sensor design
• Pre-concentration and catalytic separation

• MEMS and NEMS
• Electronics
• Wireless telemetry
• Integration with novel non-Si substrates
• High temperature substrates
• Device standards

7. Sensing for Health, Safety and Security
• Sensors for biomedical applications
• Detection of hazardous chemicals and bio-agents
• Sensors for environmental protection
• Sensors for homeland security
• Sensors for food industry

8. Sensors for Corrosive Processes and Harsh Environment Applications
• Potentiometric techniques
• Engineering of built-in sensor modules
• Building/structure safety sensors
• Environmental corrosion monitoring – case studies
• High temperature process monitoring

9. Industrial Applications and Markets
• Industry presentations
• Market showcase & specific products
• Market trends & future needs
• University-Government-Industry collaboration and networking
• Commercialization






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