National Science Foundation

1. National Science Foundation The Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS)Engineering Advisory CommitteeNovember 16-17, 2006Dr. Usha VarshneyDivision Director

2. ECCS Programs Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks PCAN Electronics, Photonics and Device Technologies EPDT • Bioelectronics • Flexible Electronics • MEMS/NEMS • Micro/Nanoelectronics • Micromagnetics • Microwave Photonics • Molecular Electronics • Nanophotonics • Optoelectronics • Power Electronics • Sensors and Actuators • Spin Electronics • Adaptive Dynamic Programming • Alternate Energy Sources • Embedded, Distributed and Adaptive Control • Neuromorphic Engineering • Power and Energy Systems & Networks • Quantum and Molecular Modeling & Simulation of Devices and Systems • Sensing and Imaging Networks • Telerobotics Integrative, Hybrid and Complex Systems IHCS Nanosystems, Microsystems, Macrosystems • Cyber Systems • Signal Processing • Nano and Microsystems • System-on-a-chip • System-in-a-package • RF and Optical Wireless and Hybrid Communications Systems • Inter and Intra-chip Communications • Mixed Signals

3. Program Management Dr. Usha Varshney, Division Director Dr. Lawrence Goldberg, Senior Engineering Advisor National Nanofabrication Infrastructure Network, ENG Major Research Instrumentation; STC Nanobiotechnology Electronics, Photonics and Device Technologies (EPDT) Dr. Rongqing Hui Nanophotonics; Optoelectronics; Ultrafast and Extreme Ultra-Violet Dr. Rajinder Khosla Bioelectronic;Micro/Nanoelectronics; NEMS/MEMS; Sensors Dr. Olofemi Olowolafe Micro/Nanoelectronics; Micromagnetics; Molecular Electronics; Organic Electronics; Power Electronics; Spin Electronics Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks (PCAN) Dr. Radhakisan Baheti Embedded, Distributed and Adaptive Control; Sensing and Imaging Networks; Systems Theory; Telerobotics Vacant Power and Energy Systems and Networks; Interdependencies of Power and Energy on Critical Infrastructures; Power Drives; Renewable and Alternative Energy Sources Dr. Paul Werbos Adaptive Dynamic Programming; Neuromorphic Engineering; Quantum and Molecular Modeling and Simulations of Devices and Systems Integrative, Hybrid and Complex Systems (IHCS)Dr. Leda Lunardi RF and Optical Wireless and Hybrid Communications Systems; Inter and Intra-chip Communications ; Mixed Signals Dr. Vittal Rao Integrative Nano, Micro and Complex Systems; Systems-on-a-chip; System-in-a-Package Diagnostic and Implantable Systems; Dr. Scott Midkiff Cyber Systems; Signal Processing

4. Future Technologies Key Technologies • Integrative and Complex Systems • Hybrid Communications Systems • Cyber Systems Emerging Areas • Nanoelectronics, Nanophotonics and Nanomagnetics • Interdependencies of Critical Infrastructure on Power and Communications • Quantum Modeling and Simulation of Devices and Systems • Diagnostic and Implantable Devices and Systems • Flexible Electronics • Energy Scavenging and Alternative Energy Sources

5. Cyber Systems • Integrate physical devices with distributed sensing and actuation, communications, storage, computation and control of complex systems • Integrated hybrid optical and electronic systems for high-performance computation and communications • Distributed sensing and actuation for telemedicine • Focus on design, integration and implementation of complex multi-scale and multi-level systems • Ambient intelligence for homes and workplaces of the future • Enable visualization, analysis and reconfiguration for reliable and agile infrastructures for domain-specific applications • Robust electric power grids integrating power, communication and self-organizing networks • Globally interactive environment for engineering education

6. Workshops • From Macro to Nano: Challenges and Opportunities in Integrative Complex Systems Engineering,Arlington, VA, Mar 7-8, 2005 • Understanding and Preventing Cascading Failures in Power Systems,Denver, CO, Oct 27-28, 2005 • The Impact of Globalization on Electrical and Computer Engineering Curricula of the Future, organized by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association, Washington DC, Nov 13-15, 2005 • ECS GOALI Grantees Workshop,Arlington, VA,Feb 16-17, 2006 • 2006 ECS Grantees Workshop to Broaden Diversity Participation, U. of Tuskegee,AL, Jun 27-29, 2006 • ECCS/ENG and CNN/CISE Cyber-Physical Systems Workshop, NSF, VA Sep 21, 2006 • Wearable and Implantable Devices and Systems for Health Monitoring & Diagnostics (USDA, FDA, NBIB/NIH), NSF, VA, Nov 13, 2006 • 2007 ECS Grantees Workshop to Broaden Diversity Participation, U. of Nevada, Reno, Mar 2007

7. Northwestern University MOSFET Embedded Microcantilever Arrays for Biomolecular and Chemical Detection and Diagnosis Microcantilevers bending as little as 5nm, lead to a measurable and reproducible change in MOSFET drain current forming the basis for bio-chem detection. Shekhawat and Co-workers Science (2006)

8. University of California at Santa Cruz An Integrated Implantable System to Restore Vision in the Blind System consists of an implantable chip having electrical stimulator and sensors, and an external unit for wireless data processing and power transmission. It has the capability of electrically stimulating the remaining retinal cells to restore sight in patients suffering from degenerative retinal diseases. Liu and Co-workers

9. Oregon State University Ocean Wave Electric Energy Extraction Device Permanent magnet linear generator direct drive buoy that converts linear motion of ocean waves to electrical energy. Energy is extracted from coupling between magnetic fields and mechanical energy by using power electronics Jouanne and Co-workers

10. California Institute of Technology Ultra-small 600nm diameter Red -disk laser. The laser diameter is smaller than the free-space wavelength emitted. Smallest Q-switched Photonic Crystal Laser Spectra of Q-switched photonic crystal laser as a function of the orientation angle of the nematic liquid crystal molecules 1.6 m 0.6 m 0.9 m Scherer and Co-workers

11. University of Notre Dame A High Efficiency Cavity-backedIntegrated Antenna Technology Chip-to-chip level interconnects (5 µm at 40 GHz) consisting of a photo-detector, signal processor, and transmitter to convert Optical-to-RF wireless signal for Hybrid Communications Systems Three chips connected by Quilt Packaging Enlarged view of the nodules Bernstein and Fay NSF 06-546

12. University of Michigan Bipedal Robot Replicating Human Walking • Developed feed-back control algorithms based on a new mathematical theory of bipedal locomotion control. This humanoid robot has the potential to improve physical therapy in spinal cord injury patients. • CNN.com, April 20, 2005 • Discovery Channel • Reuters Channel Grizzle and Coworkers

13. University of California - Berkeley Printed Passive and Active Components A low-cost metallization technology using nanoparticles (Ag, Au and Cu) for fabrication of printed active and passive components on organic substrates Printed pentacene precursor achieves mobilities (0.2cm2/V-s) Printed nanoparticle electrodes Printed poly vinyl phenol gate dielectric (tox~20 nm) allows low operating voltage (10V) Capacitor, showing 2 layers of gold separated by 100 nm of polyimide RFID High-Q inductor on plastic Subramanian Group (2004-2005)

14. Thank you Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems (ECCS) Directorate for EngineeringNational Science Foundation4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, Virginia 22230http://www.nsf.gov/eng/ecs/about.jsp