The University of Arizona

Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers 

Enikov, E.T. and Makansi, T. Analysis of Nanometer Vacuum Gap Formation in Thermo-Tunneling Devices, Nanotechnology, vol 19, p.1-6,2008

 
Enikov, E.T. and Seo G.: Numerical Analysis of Muscle-Like Ionic Polymer Actuators, Biotechnology Progress, Vol.22, p. 96-105, 2006.
 
Palaria A and Enikov, E.T.: Experimental  analysis of the stability of electrostatic bits for assisted nano-assembly, Journal of Electrostatics, Vol 64, p. 1-9, 2006
 
Enikov, E.T., Kedar S and Lazarov,K.V.: Analytical Model for Buckling Analysis and Design of V-Shaped Thermal Micro-Actuators , Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, Vol. 14, No. 4, pp. 788-797, 2005.

Enikov, E.T., and Seo G.S.: Experimental Analysis of Current and Deformations of IPMC Actuators, Experimental Mechanics, Vol. 45, .No. 4, pp. 383-391, 2005.

Eniko T. Enikov, Lyubomir L. Minkov and Scott Clark,: Micro-Assembly Experiments with Transparent Electrostatic Gripper Under Optical and Vision-Based Control,  IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 52, No. 4, pp. 1005-1012, 2005.
 
Enikov, E.T., and Seo G.S.: Analysis of water and proton fluxes in ion-exchange polymer-metal composite (IPMC) actuators subjected to large external potentials, Sensors and Actuators A, Vol 122, no. 2, pp.264-272, 2005
 
Enikov, E.T., and Lazarov,K.V.: Micro-mechanical switch array for meso-scale actuation, Sensors and Actuators A, Vol 121, no.1, pp.282-293, 2005
 
Enikov, E.T. and Palaria,: Charge writing in silicon-silicon dioxide for nano-assembly, Nanotechnology, Vol. 15,Issue 9, Pages 1211-1216, 2004.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Lazarov, K. V. :An optically transparent gripper for micro-assembly, Journal of Micromechatronics Vol. 2, No. 2, p 121-140, 2003
 
Enikov, E.T. and Lazarov, K. V.: PCB-integrated metallic thermal micro-actuators, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical vol.105, no.1, pp.76 -82, 2003.
Sun, Y., Nelson, B.J., Potasek, D.P., Enikov, E.: A Bulk Microfabricated Multi-Axis Capacitive Cellular Force Sensor using Transverse Comb Drives , Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering ,12:832-40, 2002.
 
Vikramaditya B, Nelson B.J., Yang G., Enikov E.T. : Microassebly of hybrid magnetic MEMS, Journal of Micromechatronics,12:99-174,2001.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Nelson, B.: Three Dimensional Microfabrication for Multi-Degree of Freedom Capacitive Force Sensor Using Fiber Chip Coupling. Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering ,10:492-497, 2000.
 
Enikov, E. and Boyd, J.C..: A Finite Element Formulation for Anodic Bonding . Smart Materials and Structures 9:737-750,2000.
 
Enikov, E. and Boyd, J.: A Thermodynamic Field Theory for Anodic Bonding of Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS).International Journal of Engineering Science , 38:135-158, 2000.
 
Enikov, E. and Boyd, J.: Electroplated Electro-Fluidic Interconnects for Multi-Chip Modules. Sensors and Actuators A, 84:161-164, 2000
 
Enikov, E. and Stepan, G.: Microchaotic Motion of Digitally Controlled Machines. Journal of Vibration and Control 4: 427-443, 1998.
 
Enikov, E. and Stepan, G.: Digital Stabilization of Unstable Equilibria. Zitschrift fur Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik, 75: S111-S112, 1995.
 
Enikov, E. and Stepan, G.: Stabilizing an Inverted Pendulum - Alternatives and Limitations. Periodica Polytechnica 38:19-26, 1994.
 

Patents

 
Title: Thermal Micro-Actuator Based on Selective Electrical Exitation, Inventors: Susan C. Bromley,Bloomington,MN(US); Bradley J. Nelson,North Oaks,MN(US); Karl Vollmers, Crystal,MN(US); Arunkumar Subramaniam, Minneapolis ,MN(US); Eniko Enikov,Tucson, AZ(US); Kamal Deep Mothilal, Minneapolis ,MN(US). Patent No.: US 6,739,132 B2,  
 
Books and Book Chapters
 
Enikov, ET, Introduction to Microsystems and to the Techniques for Their Fabrication, in Microsystems Mechanical Design, Eds. DeBona, F and Enikov, ET, Series: CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences , Number 478 , Springer, 2006
 
Lazarov KV, and Enikov, ET. Micro-mechatronics and MEMS: capacitive position detection, in Microsystems Mechanical Design, Eds. DeBona, F, Enikov, ET, Series: CISM International Centre for Mechanical Sciences , Number 478, Springer, 2006
 
Enikov, ET, Ch. 8: Structures and Materials, in The Mechatronics Handbook, Edited by Robert Bishop, CRC press, 2002
 

Conference Papers and Presentations

Deng, K., Enikov, E. T. and Polyzoev, V. D. Development of A Shape Conveying Interface Based on Tactile Feedback, 2009 IEEE/ICME International Conference on Complex Medical Engineering, Tempe, AZ, April 9-11.

Deng, K. and Enikov, E.T. Development of a Pulsed Electromagnetic Micro-Actuator for 3D Tactile Displays, 2007 IEEE/ASME International Conference on Advanced Intelligent Mechatronics, Zurich, Switzerland, Sep 4-7.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Lazarov K.V. : Micro-mechanical Switch Array for Meso-scale Actuation In SYMPOSIUM MEMS & NANOTECHNOLOGY: MEMS: Fabrication, Actuators, and Tribology, SEM X International Congress,Costa Mesa, California USA,June 7-10,2004.
 
Enikov, E.T. , Kedar, S.S. and Lazarov K.V.: Analytical and Experimental Analysis of Folded Beam and V-shaped Thermal Microactuators In SYMPOSIUM MEMS & NANOTECHNOLOGY: MEMS: Fabrication, Actuators, and Tribology, SEM X International Congress,Costa Mesa, California USA,June 7-10,2004.
 
Enikov, E.T., Lazarov, K.V. and Minkov, L.: Transparent Electrostatic Clamp For Visual Assembly and Packaging, In Novel Optical Methods II , SEM X International Congress,Costa Mesa, California USA,June 7-10,2004.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Palaria, A.: Charge Nanolithography: Analysis, Experiments and Potential Applications, In SYMPOSIUM MEMS & NANOTECHNOLOGY: Microscale and Nanoscale Simulation, Processes, and Testing, , SEM X International Congress,Costa Mesa, California USA,June 7-10,2004.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Lazarov, K.V.   Hybrid Micro-Meso Mechanical Switch Array for Tactile Displays,  Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Anaheim, CA, November 13-20,  2004, Paper IMECE2004-60439.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Minkov, L.   Micro-assembly and Packaging of MEMS using Optically Transparent Gripper,  Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Anaheim, CA, November 13-20,  2004, Paper IMECE2004-60441.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Lazarov, K.V.   Metallic Microactuators Based on Sacrificial Layer SU8 Release  Proceedings of ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, Washington, D.C., November 16-21,  2003, Paper IMECE2003-43200.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Lazarov, K. V.: Composite thermal micro-actuator array for tactile displays, In Proceedings of SPIE vol. 5055, Smart Structures and Materials 2003:Smart Electronics, MEMS, bioMEMS, and Nanotechnology, edited by Vijay K. Varadan, Laszlo  B. Kish (SPIE, Bellingham, WA,2003) p.258.
Enikov, E.T. and Clark S., Minkov, L.:Micro-assembly cell with dual optical/computer vision control for electrostatic gripping of MEMS , In Proceedings of SPIE ,vol. 5267 Intelligent Robots and Computer Vision XXI:Algorithms, Techniques and Active Vision, Edited by David P. Casasent.Ernest L. Hall Juha Rohung (SPIE, Bellingham, WA,2003), p.269.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Seo, G.S.: Large Deformation Model of Ion-Exchange Actuators Using Electrochemical Potentials, Proceedings of SPIE ,Vol. 4695,pp. 199-209,2002.
 
Enikov, E.T. , Lazarov, K.V., and Gonzales G.R.: Microelectrical Mechanical Systems Actuator Array for Tactile Communication,ICCHP 2002, Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol.2398,pp.551-558,2002.
 
Enikov, E.T. , Lazarov, K.V., and Gonzales G.R.: MEMS Actuator Array as a Neuro-Physiological Testing Tool, 2nd Annual International IEEE-EMBS Special Topic Conference on Microtechnologies in Medicine & Biology,Madison,Wisconsin.,pp.337-340,2002.
 
Enikov, E.T. and Lazarov, K.V.: Optically Transparent Gripper for Microassembly,In Microrobotics and Microassembly III (B.J. Nelson and J.M. Brequet, Eds.) Proceedings of SPIE ,Vol. 4568,pp. 40-49,2001.
 
Enikov, ET. and Nelson, B.: Electrotransport and deformation model of ion exchange membrane based actuators. In Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD), 3987:129-139, SPIE's 7th Annual Symposium on Smart Structures and Materials 2000, Newport Beach, CA, 2000.
 
Vikramaditya B., Nelson, B. J.,Yang G. and Enikov E.T. : Assembly of Hybrid Magnetic Microdevices,Proceedings of the ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Division, DSC-Vol 69-2,pp.917-923,2000.
 
Laveau, A., Kapat J.S., Chow, L.C., Enikov, E.T. : Design, Analysis and Fabrication of a Meso-Scale Centrifugal Compressor,Proceedings of the ASME Advanced Energy Systems Division-AES,Vol. 40,pp.129-137,2000.
 
Boyd, J. and Enikov, ET.: Electrochemical mechanics: basic equations and anodic bonding. In 1999 ASME Mechanics and Materials Conference , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and StateUniversity,Blacksburg, VA, 1999.
 
Enikov, ET. and Nelson, B.: MEMS based single cell penetration force sensor. In SPIE Conference on Microrobotics and Microassembly, Boston, MA, September, 1999.
 
Boyd, G. and Enikov, ET.: Anodic bonding: A thermodynamic field formulation. In Thirteenth U.S. National Congress of Applied Mechanics June 21-26 , University of Florida, Gainsville, FL, 1998.

Stepan, G., Enikov, E., and Muller, T.: Non-Linear Dynamics of Computer Controlled Machines. In RONAMSY 11 &, eds. A. Morecki, G. Bianchi, and C. Rzymkowski, pages 81--88. Wien, Springer, 1997.

 
Boyd, G. and Enikov, ET.:Packaging for fluidic MEMS. In McNU'97, Mechanics Conference June 29-July 2, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1997.
 
Boyd, G. and Enikov, ET.:Anodic bonding: A thermodynamic field formulation. In McNU'97, Mechanics Conference June 29-July 2, Northwestern University, Chicago, 1997.

 

International Summer Schools Taught
Microsystems Mechanical Design, CISM, International Centre For Mechanical Sciences, Coordinated by F. De Bona, University of Udine, Italy and E.T. Enikov, University of Arizona, USA held at Udine, Italy, June 28-July 2, 2004.