
Sensors Webinar | MEMS and NEMS Sensors
Part of the Sensors Webinar Series series
24 April 2025, 16:00 (CEST)
Quantum Resonators, Bifurcation Sensing, Noise-Driven Sensors, Laser Irradiation, Nano- and Microsensors, FET-Resonators, Humidity Sensors, NMEMS
Welcome from the Chair
The Sensors Special Issue “MEMS and NEMS Sensors” webinar is open to all who enjoy conducting any type of research on the topic of innovative schemes for nano- and micro-electro-mechanical and optical systems sensors or are passionate about learning about this exciting and competitive research area. The webinar speakers will present new findings from basic to translational research. Any interesting ideas for topics and speakers are welcome.
Date: 24 April, 2025
Time: : 4:00 p.m. CEST | 10:00 a.m. EST
Webinar ID: 844 8122 6601
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Event Chair

Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
Professor Mustafa Yavuz completed his PhD studies in materials engineering and applied physics at the University of Wollongong and Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, NSW, Australia. Dr. Yavuz is the Director of the Nano- and Micro-Systems Lab and Collaborative Graduate Nanotechnology Program at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Yavuz has previously worked as a professor at Tohoku (Japan) and Texas A&M (USA) Universities, and as a principal engineer in the Accelerator Technology Corp., Bryan, Texas, USA.
Invited Speakers

Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave. W, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
Eihab Abdel-Rahman is a Professor of Systems Design Engineering. His research interests are in the nonlinear dynamics of electromechanical and biomechanical systems, particularly micro- and nano-electronic mechanical system (MEMS/NEMS) sensors, actuators, and energy harvesters, as well as workplace ergonomics.
Nonlinear Dynamics, MEMS, Vibrations, Control, Sensors

Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Department, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada
Professor Mustafa Yavuz completed his PhD studies in materials engineering and applied physics at the University of Wollongong and Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering, NSW, Australia. Dr. Yavuz is the Director of the Nano- and Micro-Systems Lab and Collaborative Graduate Nanotechnology Program at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Dr. Yavuz has previously worked as a professor at Tohoku (Japan) and Texas A&M (USA) Universities, and as a principal engineer in the Accelerator Technology Corp., Bryan, Texas, USA.
Nano- and Micro- Electro-Mechanical Systems (n/mems) Devices; Quantum Electronic Solids: Superconductors
Webinar Recording
Professors Abdel-Rahman and Mustafa Yavuz gave a talk on MEMS and NEMS sensors in a webinar arranged by MDPI Sensors as part of the Sensors Special Issue “MEMS and NEMS Sensor Activities”. The webinar discussions were focused on N/MEMS functional material selectivity issues and future trends in N/MEMS sensors in terms of noise, interference and fabrication challenges.
The webinar was hosted via Zoom and required registration to attend. The full recording can be found below. In order to learn about future webinars, you can sign up to our newsletter by clicking “Subscribe” at the top of the page.
Program
Speaker/Presentation |
Time in EDT |
Time in CEST |
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yavuz Chair Introduction |
10:00 -10:10 AM |
4:00 - 4:10 PM |
Prof. Dr. Eihab Abdel-Rahman Noise-Driven Sensors |
10:10 - 10:30 AM |
4:10 – 4:30 PM |
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yavuz Functional Materials for N/MEMS Sensors |
10:30 - 10:50 AM |
4:30 – 4:50 PM |
Q&A |
10:50 - 11:25 AM |
4:50 – 5:25 PM |
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yavuz Closing of Webinar |
11:25 - 11:30 AM |
5:25 – 5:30 PM |
Relevant Special Issue
Edited by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Yavuz
Deadline for submission: 15 July 2025