Modelling and simulation of inductive levitation micro-actuators

  • Type:Master Thesis or Internship
  • Supervisor:

    M.Sc. Emil Mamleyev

  • Field of Study:

    Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics

Job description

Electromagnetic levitation is defined as the stable or indifferent equilibrium of a body without material contact to its surrounding environment, which is reached by means of stored electromagnetic energy inducing, in turn, the ponderamotive forces acting on the levitated body and equilibrating the gravitational forces. Electromechanical systems implement the principle of electromagnetic levitation on a micro-scale is referred as levitation microsystems.

Levitation microsystems provides solutions in overcoming the domination of friction over inertial forces at the micro-scale. Thus, the levitation microsystems are very attractive for applications in micro-inertial-sensors, micro-motors, micro-actuators switches, micro-accelerators, particle traps, digital micro-fluidics, nano-force sensors, micro-transporters, micro-bearings and etc.

In our research group in the Institute for Microstructure Technology (IMT), we focus on the on the developing of a 2D array for cooperative hybrid levitation micro-actuators for supporting the levitation of arbitrary shaped objects, performing their linear and angular positioning and transportation.

Links to YouTube videos of micro-devices based on inductive levitation developed by our group:


Transporter: https://youtu.be/jaAMS0B70OA


Hybrid levitation micro-actuator: https://youtu.be/KzcJV2cSFrY

The main goal of this master project is focused in modelling and simulation of inductive levitation micro-actuators through MatLab using the qualitative approach developed by our group. Obtained results of the master thesis will be applied in the experimental micro-systems.

You will be part of a larger team within the Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT), which offers you the possibility to fabricate and test the devices, and gives you the opportunity to co-author conference and/or journal publications.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Contract duration: 6 - 9 months

Qualification:

  • Good academic record;
  • Fluent English, good communication and presentation skills;
  • Knowledge/experience in programing, in particular, MatLAB;
  • Interest in electro-mechanics, and levitation micro-actuators;
  • Candidate should reside in Germany/EU;
  • Enthusiasm to work independently in multidisciplinary, multicultural environment.

Technical Contact

M.Sc. Emil Mamleyev
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Institute of Microstructure Technology
P.O. Box 3640
76021 Karlsruhe

phone: +49 721 608-29306
e-mail: emil mamleyev does-not-exist.kit edu