Open Source High-Speed Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) Controlling SystemDesign and implementation of a research-grade, high-speed AFM controller that serves as a control hub for all the sensors and actuators used in the system.• FPGA based embedded controller (high-speed PI controller, digital lock-in amplifier, synchronous scan generation, high-speed and large data transfer)• Low noise and high-speed electronic circuits design (ADC, DAC, SPI controlled gain, offset, and filter stages)• High-speed AFM techniques for bio-molecule imaging• Licensed open source: git repositories with design files, manufacturing, assembly, and user manuals• Utilized in various microscopy systems in multiple laboratories (Switzerland, USA, Israel, Austria, China) and integrated into a commercial microscope

Design of a resonant based gravimetric sensor for circulating tumor cells detection applications• Electrostatically actuated/sensed resonating sensor for cell detection• SOG, SOI fabrication• Readout electronics for feedthrough current elimination