Michael Rust

  • Graduate Research Assistant
  • MicroSystems and BioMEMS Lab
    ERC #344
    Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
    University of Cincinnati
    Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0030
  • Tel: (513) 556-0853
    Fax: (513) 556-7326
  • E-mail : rustmj@ececs.uc.edu
  • Web Site: www.eng.uc.edu/~mrust

Biography

  • Michael completed his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering in June, 2003.  He joined the BioMEMS group in 2004 and is currently pursuing a PhD under the guidance of Dr. Chong H. Ahn. In addition to his research, Michael has served as a NSF GK-12 Fellow, which allowed him to bring his content area expertise into high school classrooms through the development of lessons and activities.  For more information about his work, please visit his online portfolio at www.eng.uc.edu/~mrust

Education

  • 2003 - 2009 Ph.D. Electrical Engineering - University of Cincinnati
  • 1998 - 2003      B.S. Electrical Engineering - University of Cincinnati

Publications

Journal Papers

  • M. J. Rust and C. H. Ahn, "Nanoparticle assemblies on nanoinjection molded polymer templates," IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, submitted for publication.
  • M. J. Rust, J. Do, S. H. Lee, and C. H. Ahn, "Nanoinjection lithography for submicrometer electrodes on polymer substrates," IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, vol. 6, no. 4, pp. 460-464, July 2007.
  • Z. Zou, J. Kai, M.J. Rust, J. Han, and C.H. Ahn, "Functionalized nano interdigitated electrodes arrays on polymer with integrated microfluidics for direct bio-affinity sensing using impedimetric measurement," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 136, no. 2, pp. 518-526, May 2007.

Conference Posters and Proceedings

  • A. W. Browne, W. Jung, S. H. Lee, M. J. Rust and C. H. Ahn, "Monolithic fabrication of novel microfluidic components with fixed aspect ratio rounded microlfuidic channels by a new rapid molding method," The 12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences (uTAS 2008), San Diego, CA, October 12-16, 2008 (accepted).
  • M. J. Rust and C. H. Ahn, "Assembly of nanoparticles and nanoelectrodes on nanoinjection molded polymer templates," in Proceedings of the 8th IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, Arlington, TX, August 18-21, 2008, pp. 151-154.
  • J. S. Shim, M. J. Rust, and C. H. Ahn, "Interdigitated array electrodes with nano gaps using optical lithography and controlled undercut method," in Proceedings of the 8th IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, Arlington, TX, August 18-21, 2008, pp. 851-854.
  • J. S. Shim, Y.-H. Yun, M. J. Rust , J. Do, V. Shanov, M. J. Schulz, C. H. Ahn, “High precision fluidic alignment of carbon nanotubes using magnetic attraction on a metal catalyst,” in Proceedings of The 21 st IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS 2008), Tucson, AZ, January 13-17, 2008, pp. 729-732.
  • A.K. Samarao, M.J. Rust, C.H. Ahn, "Rapid fabrication of a nano interdigitated array electrode and its amperometric characterization as an electrochemical sensor," in Proceedings of the 6th IEEE Conference on Sensors, Atlanta, GA, October 28-31, 2007, pp. 644-647.
  • J. S. Shim, I. Nikcevic, M.J. Rust, A.S. Bhagat, W.R. Heineman, C.J. Seliskar, C.H. Ahn, and I. Papautsky, "Simple passive micromixer using recombinant multiple flow streams," in Proceedings of SPIE Microfluidics, BioMEMS, and Medical Microsystems V, vol. 6465, San Jose, CA, January 20-25, 2007, p. 64650Y.
  • M. J. Rust, J. Do, S.H. Lee, C.H. Ahn, “High throughput fabrication of nanoelectrodes on polymer using nanoinjection and trench filling techniques,” in Proceedings of the 6th IEEE Conference on Nanotechnology, Cincinnati, OH, July 16-20, 2006, vol. 2, pp. 573-575.
  • M. Liu, M. J. Rust, S. Devarakonda, R. Banerjee, C.H. Ahn, “Estimation of filling time of blood and water in microchannels,” presented at the 2006 Summer Bioengineering Conference, Amelia Island, FL, June 21-25, 2006.
  • Z. Zou, J. Kai, M. J. Rust, C.H. Ahn, “A nano interdigitated electrode array on polymer for disposable impedimetric biosensors,” in Technical Digest of the 12th Solid State Sensor, Actuator and Microsystems Workshop, Hilton Head Island, SC, June 4-8, 2006, pp. 148-151.
  • M. J. Rust, C. Gao, C.H. Ahn, “A hydrogel-based nanobiosensor for rapid pH measurement,” in Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Biosensors, Toronto, Canada, May 10-12, 2006, pp. 354.
  • Z. Zou, J. Kai, M. J. Rust, C.H. Ahn, “A polymer impedimetric biosensor integrated with nano interdigitated electrodes array (nIDA) and microchannels,” in Proceedings of the 9th World Congress on Biosensors, Toronto, Canada, May 10-12, 2006, pp. 333.
  • M. J. Rust, Z. Zou, C.H. Ahn, “Nanowires and nanochannels for lab-on-a-chip," presented at the 2006 Ohio Nanotechnology Summit, Columbus, OH, April 4-5, 2006.
  • Z. Zou, M. J. Rust, C.H. Ahn, “Nano interdigitated electrodes array (nIDA) as biosensors for lab-on-a-chip,” presented at the 2006 Ohio Nanotechnology Summit, Columbus, OH, April 4-5, 2006.
  • J. Do, M.J. Rust, C.H. Ahn, "Electroplated permalloy microarrays embedded into polymer substrate for disposable lab-on-a-chips," in Abstracts of the 50th Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, San Jose, CA, USA, Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2005, p.306.
  • M. J. Rust, S. Subramaniam, C.H. Ahn, “Fabrication of nanochannels with microfluidic interface using PDMS casting on Si/Ti nanomold,” in Proceedings of the 2005 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference (Nanotech 2005), Anaheim, CA, May 8-12, 2005, vol. 2, pp 463-466.
  • M. J. Rust, X. Zhu, and C.H. Ahn, “Nanostructures and nanobiosensors for lab-on-a-chip,” presented at the 2005 Ohio Nanotechnology Summit, Dayton, OH, March 2-3, 2005.

Magazine Articles

  • M.J. Rust, K.C. Davis, C.H. Ahn, "It's a nano world after all," IEEE Potentials, vol. 26, no.5, pp.11-15, September/October 2007.

Education

  • M.J. Rust, B.D. Richardson, K.C. Davis, S.W. Soled, P. Heckel, “Introducing electrical and computer engineering to high school math and science students,” presented at the 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA, October 28-31, 2006.
  • M.J. Rust, S.W. Soled, “The effect of engineering design activities on student learning and attitudes in secondary high school science classes,” presented at the 2006 AERA Conference, San Francisco, CA, April 7-11, 2006.
  • M.J Rust, B.D. Richardson, J. Allen, M.L. Daniel, “Why do we need to know this: Making science and math relevant,” presented at the 2006 SECO Conference, Akron, Ohio, February 16-18, 2006.
  • B.V. Bowling, M.J. Rust, “Getting a grip on the genome: Hands-on genetics lessons for high school science classes,” presented at the 2006 SECO Conference, Akron, Ohio, February 16-18, 2006.
  • A. Kukreti, S. Soled, K. Obarski, B. Vice, M. J. Rust, “Project STEP: Using authentic, inquiry-based learning activities in the context of a city theme,” presented at the NSF GK-12 Annual Conference, Arlington, VA, March 4-6, 2005.

Work Experience (co-op)

  • AtriCure Inc., West Chester, OH, 2002 - 2003
    • Responsibilities included research, design, and development of surgical systems; performed RF Generator design validation/verification testing; designed and conducted laboratory experiments to test system parameters; established tissue characterization methods
  • Texas Instruments, Stafford, TX, 2000 – 2001
    • Investigated IC failures using Failure Analysis techniques; developed decapsulation process for Micro Star BGA units; researched electrical characteristics of Revise Laser Deposition
  • Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, OH, 2000
    • Designed and developed electrode based end-effector; researched materials and constructed prototype; designed laboratory experiments for prototype testing

Professional Associations

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
  • Engineering in Medicine and Biology (IEEE-EMBS)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Honors and Awards

  • URC Summer Fellowship (2006)
  • NSF GK-12 Fellowship (2004-2006)
  • NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention (2005)
  • University Graduate Scholarship (2003-2008)
  • Cincinnatus Scholarship (1998-2003)

Research Interest

  • Microfluidics / Nanofluidics
  • Nanoparticle self assembly
  • Nanotechnology
  • Biomimetics
  • BioMEMS / Biosensors / Bioelectronics
  • Lab-on-a-chip and µTAS