PUBLICATIONS

Publications- Journals

       15.       H. Zeng, T. A. Butterfield, S. Agarwal, F. Haq, T. M. Best, and Y. Zhao, An Engineering Approach for Quantitative Analysis of the Lengthwise Strokes in Massage Therapies, Journal of Medical Devices, 2008, in press.

       14.   Y. Zhao, H. Zeng, J. Nam and S. Agarwal, Fabrication of Skeletal Muscle Constructs by Topographic Activation of Cell Alignment, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 2008, in press.

       13.   Y. Zhao, Investigating Electrical Field Affected Skeletal Myogenesis using A Microfabricated Electrodes Array, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2008, in press.

       12.   T. A. Butterfield, Y. Zhao, S. Agarwal, F. Haq, and T.M. Best, Cyclic Compressive Loads Improves Recovery and Reduce Myofiber Damage After Eccentric Exercise, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, 40(7) (2008), 1289-1296.

       11.   Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Profile Control in Silicon Nanostructures Using Fluorine Enhanced Oxide Passivation, IEEE Transaction of Nanotechnology, 7(1) (2008) 40-47.

       10.   Y. Zhao, C.C. Lim, D. Sawyer, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, Simultaneous Orientation and Cellular Force Measurements in Adult Cardiac Myocytes Using Three-dimensional Polymeric Microstructures, Cell Motility and Cytoskeleton, 64(9) (2007) 718-725.

        9.    Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, Adaptation of Myofibrils to a Microstructured Polymeric Substrate, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 136 (2) (2007) 491-495.

        8.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Determination of the Deformations in Polymeric Nanostructures Using Geometric Moire Techniques for Biological Applications, Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical, 117 (2) (2006) 376-383.

        7.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, An Approach for Creating Polymeric Microstructures with Various Aspect Ratios for Cellular Analysis Applications, Sensors & Actuators A: Physics, 127 (2) (2006) 216-220.

        6.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Cellular Mechanics Study in Cardiac Myocytes Using PDMS Pillar Array, Sensors & Actuators A: Physics, 125 (2) (2006) 398-404.

        5.    Y. Zhao, C.C. Lim, D. Sawyer, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, Microchip for Subcellular Mechanics Study in Living Cells, Sensors & Actuators B: Chemical, 114 (2) (2006) 1108-1115.

        4.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Adaptation of Flexible Polymer Fabrication to Cellular Mechanics Study, Applied Physics Letters, 87 (14) (2005), 144101. This paper is selected for the October 1, 2005 issue of Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research.

        3.    Y. Zhao, C.C. Lim, D. Sawyer, R. Liao, and X. Zhang, Cellular Force Measurements using Single-spaced Polymeric Microstructures: Isolating Cells from Base Substrate, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 15 (9) (2005) 1649-1656.

        2.    X. Zhang, Y. Zhao, B. Li, and D. Ludlow, Pumping Capacity and Reliability of Cryogenic Micro-Pump for Micro Satellite Applications, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 14 (10) (2004) 1421-1429.

        1.    Y. Zhao, D.B. Zeng, J.L. Tang and S.S. Li, Synthetic Diagnosis and Control on Quality of Automobile Aluminum Die Casting, Special Casting and Nonferrous Alloys, 5 (2002), 32-34.

 

Publications - Conference Proceedings (Full Paper)

      32.    H. Zeng, and Y. Zhao, Electrical Discharge Based Microfabrication on Electrospun Nanofibers, Technical Digest of the 21th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS '09), Sorrento, Italy, January 25-29, 2009.

      31.    H. Zeng, and Y. Zhao, On-Chip Blood Viscometer Towards Point-of-Care Hematological Diagnosis, Technical Digest of the 21th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS '09), Sorrento, Italy, January 25-29, 2009.

      30.    H. Zeng, J. Ebel, and Y. Zhao, Rapid Cell Manipulation by Rotating the Nanowires, Microelectromechanical Systems--Materials and Devices II, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings (MRS), 2008, Boston, MA, accepted.

      29.    H. Zeng, F. Wang, J. Guan, Y. Zhao, Micro-Electrodes Assisted Micro-Patterning on Nanofiber, Nanofunctional Materials, Structures, and Devices for Biomedical Applications, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings (MRS), 2008, Boston, MA, accepted.

      28.    H. Zeng, and Y. Zhao, Study of Whole Blood Viscosity Using a Microfluidic Device, 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (ASME '08), Boston, MA, Oct 31- Nov 6, 2008, in press.

      27.    H. Zeng, F. Haq, T. Best, S. Agarwal, T. Butterfield and Y. Zhao, Biomechanical Device Towards Quantitative Massage, 2008 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition (ASME '08), Boston, MA, Oct 31 - Nov 6, 2008, accepted.

      26.    S. Price, B. Kim, C. J. Roberts, D. M. Grzybowski and Y. Zhao, Investigating the Porosity of Trabecular Meshwork Using Microfabricated Structures for Glaucoma Treatments, Proceeding of the 12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (mTAS '08), San Diego, CA, in press.

      25.    Y. Zhao, Closely Spaced Polymer Microstructures as a Unique Tool for Characterization at the Small Scales, Proceeding of the 21th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS '08), Tuscon, AZ, USA, January 13 - 17, 2008, pp. 459-462.

      24.    Y. Zhao, Microchip for the Regulation of Skeletal Muscle Differentiation, Proceeding of the 21th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS '08), Tuscon, AZ, USA, January 13 - 17, 2008, pp. 288-291.

      23.    Y. Zhao, Three-dimensional Micro-Topography Enhances Directional Myogenic Differentiation of Skeletal Precursor Cells, Microelectromechanical Systems--Materials and Devices, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 2007, DD3.27.

      22.    Y. Zhao, Investigation of Interstructural Collapse of PDMS Microstructures, Proceeding of the 11th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (mTAS '07), Paris, France, October 7-11, 2007, M5G.

      21.    Y. Zhao, Skeletal Myoblasts Proliferation and Fusion Regulated by Microelectrode Arrays Proceeding of the 11th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (mTAS '07), Paris, France, October 7-11, 2007, T43A.

      20.    Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, Mechanical Properties Evolution Of Polydimethylsiloxane During Crosslinking Process, Mechanics of Biological and Bio-Inspired Materials, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, (2006), DD6.7.

      19.    Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, Failure Investigation of Polymer Mechanical Components, Mechanics of Biological and Bio-Inspired Materials, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, (2006), DD6.9.

      18.    Y. Zhao, D. Mabius, J. Regis, and X. Zhang, Pressure-Assisted Micropatterning of Non-Photodefinable Polymers, Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (mTAS '06), Tokyo, Japan, November 5-9, 2006, pp. 164-166.

      17.    Y. Zhao, X. Zheng, J. Regis, D. Mabius, and X. Zhang, Creating Silicon Nanostructures with Controllable Sidewall Profiles by Using Fluorine-Enhanced Oxide Passivation, Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (mTAS '06), Tokyo, Japan, November 5-9, 2006, pp. 167-169.

      16.    Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, Directional Reassembly of Myofibrils in Cultured Cardiac Myocytes Using a Three-Dimensional Polymeric Substrate, Technical Digest of IEEE Solid-State Sensor and Actuator Workshop (Hilton Head '06), Hilton Head Island, SC, USA, June 4-8, 2006, pp. 410-411.

      15.    Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, Creating Nanostructures with Controllable Sidewall Profile for Mechanical Sensor Applications, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, Boston, MA, USA, November 28-December 2, 2005, 900E (2006), 0900-O12-07.

      14.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, A Three Dimensional Substrate for Cardiac Myocyte Orientation and Contraction Force Measurements, Proceeding of the 9th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (mTAS '05), Boston, MA, USA, October 9-13, 2005, pp. 166-168.

      13.    Y. Zhao, F. Li, and X. Zhang, Determination of Deformations in Polymeric Nanostructures Using Geometric Moire Techniques for Biological Applications, Proceeding of the 13th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers '05), Seoul, Korea, June 5-9, 2005, Volume II, pp. 1748-1751.

      12.    Y. Zhao, H. Yu, and X. Zhang, Creating Polymer-based Microstructures with Various Aspect Ratios from a Single Template for Cellular Force Measurements, Proceeding of the 18th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS '05), Miami Beach, FL, USA, January 30 - February 3, 2005, pp. 496-499.

      11.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Contraction Force Measurements in Cardiac Myocytes Using PDMS Pillar Arrays, Proceeding of the 18th IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS '05), Miami Beach, FL, USA, January 30 - February 3, 2005, pp. 834-837.

      10.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, A Novel Pressure Indicator for Continuous Flow PCR Chip Using Micro Molded PDMS Pillar Arrays, Applications of Micron and Nanoscale Materials in Biology and Medicine, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, Boston, MA, USA, November 29 - December 3, 2004, AA5.10.1-6.

        9.    Y. Zhao, B. Li, and X. Zhang, Properties of Thin Film Silicon under Cryogenic Temperature, Materials for Space Applications, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, Boston, MA, USA, November 29 - December 3, 2004, NN5.6.1-6.

        8.    Y. Zhao, B. Li, D. Ludlow, and X. Zhang, Mechanical Performance of Silicon Diaphragm for Space Application, ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo (ASME '04), Anaheim, CA, USA, November 14-19, 2004, IMECE2004-62175.

        7.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Micropump Evaluation for Cryopreservation in On-chip Cell Culture, Proceeding of the 8th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (mTAS'04), Malmo, Sweden, September 26-30, 2004, Volume II, pp. 82-84.

        6.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Restoring Force Probing for Cardic Myocyte Using Micro PDMS Pillar Array, Proceeding of the 8th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (mTAS'04), Malmo, Sweden, September 26-30, 2004, Volume I, pp. 430-432.

        5.    H. Yu, Y. Zhao, B. Li, and X. Zhang, Three-dimensional Microvalves based on Single-layered SU-8 for Lab-on-chip Applications, Proceeding of the 8th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (mTAS '04), Malmo, Sweden, September 26-30, 2004, Volume II, pp. 73-75.

        4.    Y. Zhao, H. Yu, B. Li, and X. Zhang, Micro Molded PDMS Structures for Cardiac Myocyte Restoring Force Measurements, Technical Digest of IEEE Solid-State Sensor and Actuator Workshop (Hilton Head '04), Hilton Head Island, SC, USA, June 6-10, 2004, pp. 394-395.

        3.    Y. Zhao, D.J. Ludlow, B. Li, and X. Zhang, Evaluation of Design and Performance of a Cryogenic MEMS Micropump Realized with Si-based Diaphragm Using Combination of ZYCO/WYCO Interferometer and Raman Spectroscopy, Micro- and Nanosystems, Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 782 (2004), A5.52.1-6.

        2.    Y. Zhao, B. Li, D. Ludlow, and X. Zhang, Pumping Capacity and Reliability Study on Silicon-based Cryogenic Micro Pump, Proceeding of Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show (Nanotech '04), Boston, MA, USA, March 7-11, 2004, pp. 406-409.

        1.    H. Yu, A. Gruntzig, Y. Zhao, A. Sharon, B. Li, and X. Zhang, Rapid Prototyping 3D Microstructures on Soft and Rigid Templates Using a Scanning Laser System, Proceeding of the 7th International Conference on Miniaturized Chemical and BioChemical Analysis Systems (mTAS '03), Squaw Valley, CA, USA, October 5-9, 2003, pp. 347-350.

 

PUBLICATIONS - Conference (Abstract Referred)

      13.    H. Zeng, F. Haq, T. Best, S. Agarwal, T. Butterfield, Y. Zhao, Development of A Medical Device for Quantitative Physical Therapies, 2008 Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD '08), Minneapolis, MN, USA, April 15-17, 2008.The abstract is selected to be published in a special issue of ASME Journal of Medical Devices, 2 (2), 027530-1.

      12.    T. A. Butterfield, Y. Zhao, S. Agarwal and T. M. Best, Cyclic Compressive Loading Facilitates Functional and Histological Recovery Following Strain Induced Damage in Skeletal Muscle, American Society of Biomechanics 2007 Annual Meeting, San Francisco, August 22-25, 2007.

      11.    X. Zheng, Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Determination of Residual Deformation of Polymeric Nanostructures using Microscopic Moire Interferometry, Optics East 2006, Boston, MA, USA, October 1-4, 2006.

      10.    Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, Engineering Polymeric Microstructures for Cell Alignment and Force Measurement Materials Research Society Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, USA, November 28 - December 2, 2005.

        9.    Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, Using Geometric Moire to Measure the Deformation in Polymeric Nanostructures 52nd International Symposium of the American Vacuum Society (AVS '05), Boston, MA, USA, October 30 - November 4, 2005.

        8.    Y. Zhao, B. Li, and X. Zhang, Determination of Young's Modulus for Silicon Membrane in Cryogenic Micropump using Laser Michaelson Interferometry, 47th International Symposium of the American Vacuum Society (AVS '04), Anaheim, CA, USA, November 14-19, 2004.

        7.    Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, Evaluation of Contraction Performance Cardiac Myocyte Using Micro Molded Pillars, BMES Annual Fall Meeting (BMES '04), Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 13-16, 2004.

        6.    Y. Zhao, H. Yu, and X. Zhang, A Novel Pressure Indicator for Contiunous FLow PCR Chip Using Micro Molded PDMS Pillar Arrays, BMES Annual Fall Meeting (BMES '04), Philadelphia, PA, USA, October 13-16, 2004.

        5.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Microchip for Subcellular Mechanics Study in Living Cells, BioMEMS & NANOtech World 2004, Washington, DC, USA, August 16-17, 2004.

        4.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Micro Molded PDMS Structures for Cardiac Myocyte Contraction Force Measurements, BioMEMS & NANOtech World 2004, Washington, DC, USA, August 16-17, 2004.

        3.    Y. Zhao, and X. Zhang, Nanomachined Structures for Cell Migration and Traction Force Measurements, Thin Film & Small Scale Mechanical Behavior, Gordon Research Conference, Waterville, ME, USA, July 18-23, 2004.

        2.    H. Yu, Y. Zhao, B. Li, and X. Zhang, Rapid 3D Manufacture of Freeform Single-layered SU-8 Microstructures and Microdevices by Using a Scanning Laser System, IEEE Solid-State Sensor and Actuator Workshop (Hilton Head '04), Open Poster, Hilton Head Island, SC, USA, June 6-10, 2004.

        1.    Y. Zhao, B. Li, and X. Zhang, Pumping Capacity and Reliability of Silicon-Based Micro Pump for Satellite Instrumentation, IEEE Solid-State Sensor and Actuator Workshop (Hilton Head '04), Open Poster, Hilton Head Island, SC, USA, June 6-10, 2004.

 

 Publications- Book Chapters

        2.    X. Zhang, Y. Zhao, and X. Zheng, Micro/nanostructures for Measuring Cellular Forces in Cardiac Myocytes. Nanomanufacturing, American Scientific Publishers, in press.

        1.    Y. Zhao and X. Zhang, Nanobiotechnology: an Engineering's Foray into Biology. Advances in Computers 71: Nanotechnology, Elsevier, 2007.