A miniature high voltage power amplifier is laminated onto a piezoelectric bimorph bender using thermally conductive adhesive. The resulting actuator requires only 3.3V to operate which eliminates the need for an external high-voltage amplifier and wiring harness.
Dr. Andrew Fleming has been awarded an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship for full-time research from 2014 to 2017. This award is funded by the Australian Research Council and valued at $750,000.
Congratulations to Yik Ren Teo for receiving the Vice Chancellors Award for Outstanding Research Candidate. This award recognizes Yik as one of Newcastle University's most talented graduates and includes a $30,000 Ph.D. scholarship supplement.
Ph.D. Scholarships are available for international and Australian applicants in the following areas: Precision Sensors Optical Nanofabrication Laser Interferometry and Metrology Piezoelectric Devices and Mechanisms Potential applicants should have a strong academic record and excellent communication skills. Contact Dr. Andrew Fleming for further details.
Dr. Andrew Fleming has received the Newcastle Innovation Rising Star Award for Excellence in Industrial Engagement and Technology Transfer.
