I am a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wayne State University in
Detroit, Michigan, with a developing interest in the dynamic mechanical
behavior of MEMS devices. I just received an equipment grant from the
National Science Foundation for a Polytec MSV-300 Micro Scanning Laser
Vibrometer which will enable us to completely characterize the modal
vibration response of microscopic physical systems such as MEMS devices.
We have extensive experience in dynamic behavior of materials and
structures (particularly composite materials and structures) at the
macromechanical level, and we are beginning to extend our capabilities
to the microscopic level. This is to inquire about the possibility of
obtaining samples of MEMS devices for our studies, and to ask if there
is any interest in sponsoring graduate student research projects in this
area. Should you need any additional information regarding this request,
please contact me at any of the addresses below. Thank you very much for
your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Dr. Ronald F. Gibson
Mechanical Engineering Department
Advanced Composites Research Laboratory
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI 48202

Phone: 313-577-3702
FAX: 313-577-8789
e-mail: gibson@eng.wayne.edu
http://www.eng.wayne.edu