Center for Advanced Smart Sensors and Structures

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Kalamazoo MI 49008-5329 USA
(269) 276-3150

Publications

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Inventions:

  1. D.B. Go, Z. Ramshani, M.J. Johnson, M.Z. Atashbar “Apparatus and method for atomization of fluid” U.S. Patent No. 10,946,407,  March 2021.
  2. M. Z. Atashbar, A.A. Chlaihawi, B.B. Narakathu, A. Eshkeiti “Printed ECG electrode and method” U.S. Patent No. 10966622, April, 2021.
  3. M.K. Joyce, M.J. Joyce, A. Eshkeiti, M.Z. Atashbar, P. D. Fleming “Self-supported electronic devices” Canadian Patent Publication CA2955373, December, 2020.
  4. M.Z. Atashbar, M.M. Ali, B.B.  Narakathu, A. Eshkeiti “Metal-metal composite ink and methods for forming conductive patterns”, U.S. Patent No. 10,746,612, August 2020.
  5. M.Z. Atashbar, S.G.R. Avuthu, B.B.  Narakathu, “Printed wireless inductive-capacitive (LC) sensor for heavy metal detection”, U.S. Patent No. 10,466,287. 5 Nov. 2019.
  6. M.Z. Atashbar, B.B. Narakathu, D. Maddipatla, B. Ziaie, M. Ochoa, R. Rahimi, “Fluorescent Oxygen Sensing Ink”, U.S. Provisional Patent Application 18/20284, filed February 2018. (Patent Pending).
  7. M.Z. Atashbar, B.B. Narakathu, X. Zhang, D. Maddipatla, “Stethographic Device”, U.S. Provisional Patent Application 16/369,751, filed March 2018. (Patent Pending).
  8. M.Z. Atashbar, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, S. Masihi, M. Panahi, “Development of Printed and Flexible Electrodes for Wound Healing and Pain Management Application”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2020-002.
  9. M.Z. Atashbar, S. Masihi, M. Panahi, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, “A Novel Printed Fabric Based Porous Capacitive Pressure Sensor for Flexible Electronic Applications”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2020-001.
  10. M.Z. Atashbar,  B.B. Narakathu, “A Pressure Monitoring System for Comfort Fit of Smart Helmets” Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure Case #2019-002.
  11. M.Z. Atashbar, B.B. Narakathu,, B. Bazuin “A Multi-Sensory Smart Helmet”- Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure  Case# 2019-003.
  12. M.Z. Atashbar, V. Turkani, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, “Fully Printed Resistive-Type Humidity Sensor based on Functionalized MWCNT/HEC Composites” – Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure Case #2019-004.
  13. M.Z. Atashbar. A. Hanson, K. Mann, J. Echtinaw “Music Keyboard Based on Flexible Hybrid Electronics” – Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure Case #2018-007.
  14. M.Z. Atashbar, B.B. Narakathu,. D. Maddipatla, Z.X. Zhang “Development of a Multi-Channel Stethograph System for Lungs and Heart Sound Analysis” –WMU Case #2018-001
  15. M.Z. Atashbar, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, “Generation of Atmospheric Microplasma on Flexible Substrates Using Printing Technologies”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2017-022.
  16. M.Z. Atashbar, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, B. Ziaie, M. Ochoa, R. Rahimi “Ink Formulation for Fabricating a Microfluidic-Based Oxygen Gas Generation Sensor on a Flexible Substrate Using Printing Process”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2017-021.
  17. M.Z. Atashbar, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, B. Ziaie, M. Ochoa, R. Rahimi “A Method for Altering Hydrophobic Paper Surfaces to Make Them Suitable for Printing”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2017-020.
  18. M.Z. Atashbar, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, B. Ziaie, M. Ochoa, R. Rahimi “A Re-Usable Cartridge Design for Material Deposition Inkjet Printers”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2017-019.
  19. M.Z. Atashbar, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, B. Ziaie, M. Ochoa, R. Rahimi “A Flexible Printed Platform for Biocompatible Integration of Optical Sensing Materials”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2017-018.
  20. M.Z. Atashbar, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, B. Ziaie, M. Ochoa, R. Rahimi “Scalable Manufacturing of Flexible Multi-Layer Wound Dressings on Paper Substrates”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2017-016.
  21. M.Z. Atashbar, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, B. Ziaie, M. Ochoa, R. Rahimi “Ink Formulation for Printing Gas Sensing Luminescent Materials on a Flexible Substrate Using Printing Process”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2017-017.
  22. M.Z. Atashbar, D. Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu, B. Ziaie, M. Ochoa, R. Rahimi “A Closed-Loop Chemical Delivery System for Biomedical Applications”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2017-015.
  23. D.B. Go, Z. Ramshani, M.J. Johnson, M.Z. Atashbar “Piezoelectric Transformer-Driven Electrospray Device” A PCT application was filed 4/7/2017 and published 10/7/2017.
  24. D.B. Go, Z. Ramshani, M.J. Johnson, M.Z. Atashbar “Multifunctional Thin Film Coating by Piezoelectric Transformer-Driven Spray”, ND CASE# 16-048, United States Patent Publication US 62/319,775, April 7, 2016.
  25. M.Z. Atashbar, A.A. Chlaihawi, B. Bazuin, B.B. Narakathu and S. Emamian, “Printed and Flexible Magneto-Electric Energy Harvester”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2016-022. US Patent App. 15/968,256.
  26. M.Z. Atashbar, B.B. Narakathu, A. Eshkeiti and M.M. Ali, “Silver Nanowire/Silver Flake Composite Based Printed Strain Sensor on Flexible and Stretchable TPU Substrate”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2016-021. US Patent App. 15/827,312.
  27. M.Z. Atashbar, A.A. Chlaihawi, B. Bazuin, B.B. Narakathu and S. Emamian, “Fully Printed and Flexible Magnetoelectric Thin Film Sensor”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2016-020.
  28. M.Z. Atashbar, A. Eshkeiti, B.B. Narakathu, A.S.G. Reddy “Development of Fully Printed, Flexible, Stretchable and Multi-Functional Wearable Sensors” - WMU Case# 2016-005.
  29. M.Z. Atashbar, A. Eshkeiti, B.B. Narakathu, A.S.G. Reddy “Development of Tattoo-Like, Wearable and Stretchable Sensors for Human Body Movement Measurements” - WMU Case# 2016-006.
  30. M.Z. Atashbar, A.S.G. Reddy, B.B. Narakathu, “Detection of Heavy Metal Ions Using Screen Printed Wireless LC Sensor” -WMU Case# 2016-007, US Patent App. 15/595,243.
  31. M.Z. Atashbar, A.A. Chlaihawi, B.B. Narakathu, A. Eshkeiti, “Development of Flexible Dry ECG Electrodes Based on MWCNT/PDMS Composite” Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, - WMU Case# 2016-008. US Patent App. 15/591,856. doi: 10.1109/ICSENS.2015.7370218.
  32. M.Z. Atashbar, B.B. Narakathu, A. Eshkeiti, A.S.G. Reddy, “Fully Printed and Flexible Piezoelectric Based Touch Sensitive Skin” Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU Case# 2016-009.
  33. M.K. Joyce, M.J. Joyce, A. Eshkeiti, M.Z. Atashbar, P. D. Fleming “Self-supported electronic devices” United States Patent Publication US WO2016019223 A1, February 4, 2016, US Patent App. 15/329,151.
  34. M.Z.Atashbar, Dinesh Maddipatla, B.B. Narakathu “Opto-Electrochemical Based Dual Detection of Glucose on Printed Paper Substrates”, Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU 2016-016.
  35. M.Z. Atashbar, M.K. Joyce, B.B. Narakathu, A.S.G. Reddy, A. Eshkeiti and M. Joyce, “Helmet Impact Monitoring System”, United States Patent Publication US 2016/0050999 A1, February 25, 2016. US Patent 9,943,128.
  36. M.Z. Atashbar, M.K. Joyce, B.B. Narakathu, A.S.G. Reddy, A. Eshkeiti and M. Joyce, “Smartphone based Fully Printed and Flexible Impact Sensing System” Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2014-012.
  37. M.Z. Atashbar and B.B. Narakathu, “Microfluidic Systems with Microchannels and a Method of Making the Same”, International Publication WO 2015/038767 A1, U.S. Patent Application 20160220995, March 19, 2015, US Patent App. 14/917,837.
  38. M.Z. Atashbar, B. Bejeck “Method and integrated microsystem for detecting biomolecules in liquid” US patent #8,510,056.
  39. M.Z. Atashbar and B.B. Narakathu, “Development of a Novel Flow Cell for Opto-Electrochemical Based Dual Detection of Biochemical Compounds” Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2013-012.
  40. M.Z. Atashbar and B.B. Narakathu, “Development of a Flexible Microfluidic Sensing Device by Integrating Printed Electrodes with Microfluidic Channels Fabricated Using Conventional Printed Circuit Board, PCB Technology” Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2013-005.
  41. M.Z. Atashbar and B.B. Narakathu, “Novel Method of Fabricating a Flexible Capacitive Pressure Sensing System Using Traditional Printing Techniques” Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2012-011.
  42. M.Z. Atashbar and B.B. Narakathu, “Flow Cell with Integrated Microfluidic Flow Channel and Electrical Probes” Â鶹´«Ă˝, Intellectual Property Disclosure, WMU CASE# 2011-002.
  43. M.Z. Atashbar, E. Hrehorova, C. Baratto, G. Faglia, G. Sberveglieri “Poly(3-hexylthiophene)-ZnO Nanocomposite Thin Films Gas Sensor” Â鶹´«Ă˝ on July 14th 2006.
  44. M.Z. Atashbar and B. Bejcek “Integrated Microsystem for Detection of Proteins in Liquid Solution” Â鶹´«Ă˝, 2008, US Patent number 8,510,056.
  45. M.Z. Atashbar and B. Bazuin “Integrated Smart Wireless SAW Sensors and Systems on a chip” Â鶹´«Ă˝ invention disclosure on April 12th 2003.
  46. “Wireless and/or Build in RF MEMS-IDT Based Gyroscopes” Pennstate University invention disclosure No. 99-2062.

 

Book Chapters:

  1. G. Rius, B. Ziaie, A. Baldi, M.Z. Atashbar “Introduction to micro/nanofabrication” in Nanotechnology Handbook, B. Bhushan, ed., Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 147-184, first edition, 2004; Second Edition, pp. 217-237, 2007; pp. 231-269, Third Edition, 2010, pp. 51-86 Fourth Edition 2017.
  2. M.Z. Atashbar and S. Krishnamurthy “Surface Acoustic Wave sensors and their wireless application” in Encyclopedia of Sensors, Vol. 10, Edited by C. A. Grimes, E. C. Dickley, and M. V. Pishko, American Scientific Publishers, 2006.
  3. M.Z. Atashbar, S. Krishnamurthy, G. Korotcenkov “Basic principles of chemical sensor operation” in Chemical Sensor, Fundamentals of Sensing materials, G. Korotcenkov, ed., Momentum Press, LLC, Volume 1, pp.1-62, 2010.
  4.  M.Z. Atashbar and S. Krishnamurthy “Sensing and sampling strategies” in Chemical Sensor, Fundamentals of Sensing materials, G. Korotcenkov, ed., Momentum Press, Volume 4, pp. 39-52, 2011.