Current Research
I am currently using micro- and nanoelectrodes
to manipulate nanoparticles by employing a combination of AC electrokinetic
forces, specifically dielectrophoresis (DEP) and AC electroosmosis. By applying different frequencies and bias
voltages, I am optimizing the positioning of the nanoparticles in different
regions of the electrodes, as well as controlling the shape of the particle
aggregation. The future goal is to use nanoelectrodes
to focus biological nanoparticles, such as the protein actin, and utilize them
in a hybrid top-down/bottom-up nanofabrication scheme.
Education
B.S. Instituto
Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de
Work Experience
Student Research Assistant (Summer 2006)
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, UCLA
Student Research Assistant (January 2006 – December 2007) Electrical Engineering Department, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey,
Campus Monterrey
Awards, Honors
and Scholarships
Instituto Tecnologico y de
Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey Scholarship, 2003 - 2007
Contact Info
Mailing Address:
15-155 Engineering IV
420
Phone:310-825-9540
Fax:310-825-1350
Email: aleidysilva@ieee.org