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October 15, 2013
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Mini Cleanroom Opening
Although saving fanfare until completely moved in, the Utah Nanofab staff were all pleased to pass a significant milestone on Sept. 12, 2013: welcoming the first researchers into the new USTAR cleanroom. This mini-opening involved the beginning of research photolithography operations in the new facility, marked by superior capabilities for spinning photoresist and for developing and etching masks. Additional capabilities will continue coming online through October and November, including transferred wet etch, as well as new LPCVD and DRIE. Funding for completion of the infrastructure and transfer of remaining Merrill Engineering Building functions is still being sought.
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New Nanofab Directorship
Professor Florian Solzbacher has stepped down as director after four successful years of building the Utah Nanofab and Micron Microscopy Suite. Professor Bruce Gale, a U faculty member in mechanical and bioengineering, will serve as the new director in addition to directing the State of Utah Center of Excellence for Biomedical Microfluidics. He will be assisted by Professor Carlos Mastrangelo and Dr. Ian Harvey as associate directors.
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Center for Engineering Innovation
Professor Solzbacher recognized the need for adding value to infrastructure, equipment and staff by additionally providing engineering support to Utah Nanofab customers. Professor Solzbacher directs the new Center for Engineering Innovation, a bridging structure that assists faculty and companies in translating ideas into workable commercial products. This is supported through the use of nanofab facilities, new microfluidics prototyping facilities and TVC business accelerator tools, including assets in the Mechanical Engineering shops and BioInnovations Gateway.
Kickoff for the new center is slated for the afternoon of October 17. Find out more...
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New University Surface Scientist
With the recent departure of Dr. Brian Van Devener, who was recruited to industry, we are pleased to welcome Dr. Paulo Perez to our staff. Dr. Perez joins us from the Scott Anderson research group specializing in analytical and surface chemistry. His strong background in ultra-high vacuum and analytical systems, including XPS, SEM and STEM, will enable him to provide customer support for and training on these and other instruments.
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