Publications
Journal papers:
[17] Xie, K., Lai, Y., Guo, X., and Campbell, JR, A three-phased circular
electrode array for electro-osmotic microfluidic pumping, Microsystem
Technologies, 2011,17(3), 367-372.
[16] Xie, K., Lai, Y., Guo, X., and Campbell, JR, A Three-Phase Serpentine Micro Electrode Array for AC Electroosmotic Flow Pumping, Microsystem Technologies, 2010, 16(10), 1825-1830
[15] Shakoor, R. I., Bazaz, S., Burnie, M., Lai, Y. and Hassan, M., Electrothermally Actuated Resonant Rate Gyroscope Fabricated using the MetalMUMPs, Microelectronics Journal, 2010 (MEJ-D-09-0046 appear soon)
[14] Chow, J. and Lai, Y, Exciting higher-order flexural modes of free-standing microstructures with square wave driving signals. Review of Scientific Instruments 2010, 81(6)
[13] Stevenson, M., Waldman, S. and Lai, Y., Development of a multi-axial mechanical cell stimulator, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2010, 21(2), 213-220
[12] Xie, K., Lai, Y., Indirectly heated micro-electrothermal actuator with a monolithically integrated displacement sensor, Microsystem Technologies. 2009,15(9), 1365-1371.
[11] Shakoor, R. I., Bazaz, S., Kraft, M., Lai, Y. and Hassan, M. M., Thermal Actuation Based 3-DoF Non-Resonant Microgyroscope Using MetalMUMPs, Sensors 2009, 9(4), 2389-2414;
[10] Chow, J. and Lai, Y., Displacement Sensing of a Micro-Electro-Thermal Actuator Using a Monolithically Integrated Thermal Sensor, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical. 150(1), 2009, 137-143;
[9] Lai, Y., and Bordatchev, E. “Modelling and Fabrication of Mechanical Cell Stimulator” , CSME Transcation, vol. 31, No. 4, (2008) pp. 433-443.
[8] Yang, P., Stevenson, M., Lai, Y , Mechefske, C., Kujath, M., Hubbard, T., "Design, modeling and testing of a unidirectional MEMS ring thermal actuator", Sens. Actuators A: Phys. 143, (2), 2008, pp. 352-359
[7] Stevenson, M., Yang, P., Lai, Y., and Mechefske, C., “Development of a bidirectional ring thermal actuator”, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 17 (2007), 2049-2054.
[6] Bordatchev, E V , Lai, Y, and Nikumb, S K , "Comparative analysis of microactuators fabricated by femtosecond and nanosecond laser micromachining " Journal of Physics: Conference Series 59 (2007) 700–703.
[5] Lai, Y., Bordacthev, E. and Nikumb, S., “Metallic capacitive sensor by laser fabrication technology”, Journal of Microsystem Technologies, 2006, 12(8), pp.778-785.
[4] Lai, Y., Bordatchev, E.V., Nikumb, S.K., Hsu, W., Performance Characterization of In-plane Electro-Thermally Driven Linear Microactuators, Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 2006, 17 (10), pp. 919-929
[3] Lai, Y., Kujath, M., and Hubbard, T., “Modal Simulation and Testing of a Micromanipulator”, ASME Trans. Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurements and Control, 127(3), Sept. 2005, pp. 515-519.)
[2] Lai, Y., MacDonald, J., Hubbard, T. and Kujath, M., “Force, Deflection and Power Measurements of Toggled Micro Thermal Motors”, Journal of Micromechanics and MicroEngineering, 14(1), Jan. 2004, pp. 49-56.
[1] Lai, Y., Sameoto, D., Hubbard, T., and Kujath, M., “Testing for the work envelope of 3 DOF micro manipulators”, Canadian Journal of Computer and Electrical Engineering, 27(1), Jan. 2002, pp. 23-26.
Conference papers:
[15] Chow, J. and Lai, Y., Using an In-Situ Micromirror to Assist the Measurement of In-plane Vibration of Microstructures, ASME DETC2010- 4th International Conference on Micro- and Nanosystems, Montreal, Aug. 2010.
[14]Chow, J. and Lai,Y., Mass Measurement with Micromechanical Single Harmonic Oscillators, IEEE 2nd Microsystem and Nanoelectronics Research Conference, Ottawa, Oct. 2009.
[13] Burnie, M., Shakoor, R., Lai, Y., and Bazaz, S., Design and Simulation of Thermally Driven Microgyroscopes, IEEE 2nd Microsystem and Nanoelectronics Research Conference, Ottawa, Oct. 2009.
[12]Yang, P., Mechefske, C., and Lai, Y.,Micro Thermal Aactuator with Integrated Capactive Position Sensor, IEEE 2nd Microsystem and Nanoelectronics Research Conference, Ottawa, Oct. 2009.
[11]Amjad, K., Bazaz, S.A., and Lai, Y., Design of an Electrostatic MEMS Microgripper System Integrated with Force Sensor, IEEE 20th International Conference on Microelectronics (ICM), Dec. 2008, Sharjah, UAE
[10]Shakoor, R. I., Bazaz, S. A. Lai,Y., Hasan,M. M., Thermal Actuation Based 3-DoF Non-Resonant Microgyroscope Using MetalMUMPs, The 1st International Conference of CSMNT, Nov. 2008, Beijing, China
[9] Moore, T., and Lai, Y., "AC Electroosmotic Micropumping with a Square Spiral Microelectrode Array", 1st Microsystems and Nanoelectronics Research Conference (MNRC 2008), Oct. 2008, Ottawa
[8] Stevenson, M., and Lai, Y., "A Versatile Multi Axis Mechanical Stimulator for Tissue Engineered Articular Cartilage", Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering Forum'08, June 2008, Ottawa
[7] Lai, Y., and Bordatchev, E. “Modelling and Fabrication of Mechanical Cell Stimulator” 2007 CCToMM Symposium on Mechanisms, Machines, and Mechatronics, May 31, Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
[6] Yang, P. Mechefske, C. and Lai, Y., “Design and simulation of a miniaturized tubular electro-thermal actuator”, Proceedings of the ASME 2007 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences & Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, DETC2007- 34668, September 4-7, 2007, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
[5] Lai, Y., and Bazaz, S., Engineering curriculum development in microsystems, Third CDEN/RCCI International Design Conference on Education, Innovation, and Practice in Engineering Design, pp.145-149. July 24-26, 2006, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
[4] Bordatchev, E., Lai, Y., and Nikumb, S., “Comparative Analysis of Microactuators Fabricated by the Femtosecond and Nanosecond Laser Micromachining”, 5th Intl. Conf. of Laser Ablation, Banff, Alberta, Canada, September 11-16, 2005, THPO 55.306, pp. 377.
[3] Lai, Y., Belisle, A., Kujath, M. and Hubbard, T., “Micromachined Planar Grippers”, IFToMM 11th World Congress in Mechanism and Machine Science, April 1-4 2004, pp. 1432-1437, Tianjin, China.
[2] Lai, Y., Kujath, M., and Hubbard, T., “Motion Control of a Compliant Micro Manipulator”, 7th IFAC Symposium on Robot Control (SYROCO), September 2003, Wroclaw, Poland.
[1] Lai, Y., Kujath, M., and Hubbard, T., “Dynamic Properties of Compliant Micro Manipulators”, International Symposium on Multibody Systems and Mechatronics, Mexico City, 12-14 September 2002.
Workshops:
[5] Lai, Y. “MEMS modularization – Challenges & Opportunities”, Workshop on CMOS Emerging Technologies 2007, CMOSET’07, July 13 2007, Whistler, BC.
[4] Stevenson, M. and Lai, Y., “MEMS gripper Testing at high frequency”, 5TH Canadian Workshop on MEMS 2007, August 13, Montreal, QC
[3] Stevenson, M. and Lai, Y., “Micro force sensors for minimally invasive surgery”, The CMC Microsystems Annual Symposium 2006, October, 23 2006, Ottawa, ON.
[2] Lai, Y., Belisle, A., Hubbard, T., and Kujath, M., “Design of Micro Ring Thermal Actuators”, Canadian Workshop on MEMS '03, Aug. 22, Ottawa ON.
[1] Hubbard, T., Lai, Y., and Kujath, M., “Focused Ion Beam manufacturing of MEMS devices”, Keynote Presentation, IRM Workshop on SEM and FIB sample preparation techniques, June 21-22 2004, Halifax, NS, Canada