Research Student
Academic Division: Mechanics, Materials and Design
Research group: Applied Mechanics
Email: mz503@cam.ac.uk
Research interests
MEMS, Acoustics, Photonics, AI-driven Electronics
Research projects
1. Piezo MEMS/NEMS
The research focuses on the development and optimization of piezoelectric micro-machined ultrasonic transducers (PMUTs). By integrating advanced MEMS fabrication, frequency-domain modeling, and electrical/optical characterization, the aim is to develop compact ultrasonic platforms for bio-sensing applications. Current work involves building sensors for glucose metrology (blood-relevant range), neuromorphic sensing and in-ear diagnostics.
2. AI based Micro-Electronics
The project involves development of AI frameworks to interpret complex outputs from MEMS devices. These models learn signal representations, enabling automated feature extraction, classification, and cross-modal sensing analysis. Current work involves using self-supervised learning (SSL) and contrastive embedding techniques as the system moves toward a foundation model for MEMS-based sensing.
3. Photon based Acoustic Sensing
The work explores photoacoustics using supercontinuum lasers and ultrasonic detection sensors to probe optical absorption in liquids and tissues. The approach enables high-resolution, wavelength-tunable imaging on a chip-scale platform.
Teaching activity
Course Supervision:
3B2: Integrated Digital Electronics
3C7: Mechanics of Solids
Laboratory Supervision:
E1: Power Amplifiers
IA7: Vibrations of Structures
3B5: Photonics (Schottky Barrier Diode)
Biography
• PhD, University of Cambridge (Trinity College, Krishnan-Ang Scholar)
• M. S. (Photonics and Sensors), IIT Madras
• B. Tech. (Electronics Engineering), Jamia University
• Grade XII, St. Columba's School
Department role and responsibilities
Research Supervisor: Prof. A. Seshia
Labs:
• Microelectronics Lab, CAPE
• MEMS Testing Facility, CE Building
• Module 4, Nanoscience Center