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MEMS News

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A locust from the lab of Barani Raman equipped with a type of collagen foam on its antenna containing nanomaterials that can detect and collect trace chemical signatures. Raman and colleague Srikanth Singamaneni at McKelvey Engineering have developed a sensing approach that combines the benefits of biological sensing with synthetic sample collection techniques that allow precise identification of detected compounds. (Photo: Raman lab)

Locusts get a sensory assist from nanomaterials

Hybrid tool combines advantages of synthetic chemical sensors with insect olfactory power.

10.19.2026

This image visualizes the design of a heterogeneous integrated photonic chip incorporating various functional single-crystalline nanomembranes. These ultrathin layers add capabilities that the underlying chip materials cannot provide alone. Researchers at WashU have developed a new framework to expand the materials, functions and designs on a single chip, opening new possibilities for faster, more powerful and multifunctional photonic technologies. (AI generated image courtesy Bae lab).

New building blocks expand functions of photonic chips

With integration of single-crystal nanomembranes, WashU engineers establish a framework for photonic circuits.

10.08.2026

Pictured: James Friend (Photo by Elizabeth Rea/WashU)

Friend named Stephen F. and Camilla T. Brauer Distinguished Professor

James Friend leads the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science.

10.01.2026

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Upcoming MEMS events

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Oct 22 2:30 pm

MEMS SEMINAR: “Stress Management: Understanding Signs of Burnout” at Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall

Nov 5 2:30 pm

MEMS Seminar: Prediction and Control of Frosting on Surfaces – A More Complete Understanding for Heat-Pump Applications at Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall

Nov 12 2:30 pm

MEMS Seminar: Mechanics as a non-invasive microscope: Full-field methods for inference of soft tissue microstructure at Stephen F. & Camilla T. Brauer Hall

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