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Associate Professor James Friend
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Associate Professor James Friend is attached to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Monash, and, together with Dr Yeo, established the Micro/NanoPhysics Research Laboratory (MNRL).
Currently, Dr Friend is engaged in a wide array of projects. He is conducting research into swimming microrobots for neurosurgery, supported by the ARC and the Cass Foundation, and is also studying a microcatheter tip robot for rapid navigation in neurosurgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. With the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, he is investigating in-vivo metastasis of cancer detection. At the same time, his group is working on the portable pulmonary drug delivery of fluid droplets of insulin with Nanotechnology Victoria.
Together with the Australian Stem Cell Centre, Dr Friend is researching the rapid infusion of live stem cells into implantable structures for organ generation and injury treatment. He is also studying high frequency atomization to form nanoparticles of polymer and drugs for immune system treatment. He is exploring the concentration and dispersion of micro to sub-nano particles via acoustic irradiation and is conducting a study of large biomolecules in non-Newtonian rheometry with acoustically-induced, high strain rate jetting.
Finally, in conjunction with the Australian Commonwealth Cabinet Counter-Terrorism Group, Dr Friend is developing a portable microsensor system for detecting anthrax.
Dr Friend enjoys the challenge of working in this multidisciplinary field, and is excited by the impact his group’s research has on business and society.
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“For a long time, I worked on motors for nuclear weapon fuses in the US, then on devices for consumer electronics in Japan, including Hitachi, NTT DoCoMo, and Tokyo Electron. Since coming to Monash in September 2004 I've been able to direct my work towards biomed to help people directly.” |
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Inevitably, this diversity has led to a wide variety of collaborations, both nationally and internationally. As co-director of the MNRL, Dr Leslie Yeo and Dr Friend work in tandem on many of these projects. In addition, they rely on the expertise of other colleagues at Monash, such as Associate Professor Mibel Aguilar (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology), Dr Patrick Perlmutter (Chemistry), Dr Adam Mechler (Chemistry), Dr Prabhakar Ranganathan (Mechanical Engineering), Dr Ravi Prakash Jagadeesham (Chemical Engineering) and Dr Malin Premaratne (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science).
Internationally, they are working with Professor Quan-Shui Zheng from Tsinghua University in China, Professor Hsueh-Chia Chang at Notre Dame and Associate Professor Metin Sitti at Carnegie Mellon in the US; in Japan, with Professor Ken-ya Hashimoto from Chiba University, Assistant Professor Kenichi Takemura at Keio University and Associate Professor Kentaro Nakamura at the Tokyo Institute of Technology.
In an attempt to discover solutions to many of the questions posed by his research, Dr Friend is now investigating new fabrication techniques and materials science. As well as being involved in these general and specialist research areas, Dr Friend remains committed to teaching techniques, enjoying his novel use of technology to engage his students.
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Publications: Peer-Reviewed Chapters
Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2007), Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics, Springer, chapter Piezoelectric Microdispensers.
Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2007), Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics, Springer, chapter Piezo/PZT for Microfluidics.
Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2007), Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics, Springer, chapter Piezoelectric Microvalves.
Yeo, L. & Friend, J. (2007), Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics, Springer, chapter Interfacial Electrokinetic Flow.
Yeo, L. & Friend, J. (2007), Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics, Springer, chapter On-Chip Electrospray.
Yeo, L. & Friend, J. (2007), Encyclopedia of Micro- and Nanofluidics, Springer, chapter Applications of Electrowetting.
Publications: Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles
J. Friend, L. Yeo, D. Arifin, and A. Mechler. (Accepted for publication 5 Feb 2008.) Evaporative self-assembly assisted synthesis of polymeric nanoparticles by surface acoustic wave atomization. Nanotechnology.
Wajchman, D.; Liu, D.; Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (Accepted for publication 26 July 2007.), 'An ultrasonic piezoelectric motor utilising a non-circular cross sectioned twisted beam', IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control.
C. Handapangoda, M. Premaratne, L. Yeo, and J. Friend. Modeling of light propagation through biological tissues: a novel approach. Journal of selected topics in quantum electronics, 14(1):1–8, 2008.
Tan, W. M.; Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (accepted 23 Oct 2007), 'Direct visualization of surface acoustic waves along substrates using smoke particles', Applied Physics Letters.
Friend, J.; Yeo, L. & Hogg, M. (2008), 'Piezoelectric ultrasonic bidirectional linear actuator for micropositioning fulfilling Feynman's criteria', Applied Physics Letters 92(014107).
Tan, W. M.; Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2007), 'Microparticle collection and concentration via a miniature surface acoustic wave device', Lab on a Chip 7(5), 618-625.
Li, H.; Friend, J. & Yeo, L. Y. (2007), 'A scaffold cell seeding method driven by surface acoustic waves', Biomaterials 9(5), 647-656.
Li, H.; Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2007), 'Surface acoustic wave concentration of particle and bioparticle suspensions', Biomedical Microdevices 28, 4098--4104.
Koyama, D.; Ide, T.; Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2007), 'An Ultrasonically Levitated Noncontact Stage Using Traveling Vibrations on Precision Ceramic Guide Rails', IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control 54(3), 597-604.
Ide, T.; Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2007), 'A non-contact linear bearing and actuator via ultrasonic levitation;', Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 135(2), 740-747.
Arifin, D.; Yeo, L. & Friend, J. (2007), 'Microfluidic Blood Plasma Separation Via Bulk Electrohydrodynamic Flows', Biomicrofluidics 1, 14103.
Yeo, L.; Friend, J. & Arifin, D. (2006), 'Electric tempest in a teacup: The tea leaf analogy to microfluidic blood plasma separation', Applied Physics Letters 89(10), 103516.
Yeo, L. & Friend, J. (2006), 'Electrospinning carbon nanotube polymer composite nanofibers', Journal of Experimental Nanoscience 1(2), 177-209.
Friend, J.; Gouda, Y.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2006), 'A 5-mm$^3$ Bidirectional Precision Linear Microactuator---the Baltan Actuator', IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control 53(6), 1160-1168.
Forde, G.; Friend, J. & Williamson, T. (2006), 'Straightforward Biodegradeable Nanoparticle Generation through MHz-order Ultrasonic Atomization', Applied Physics Letters 89, 064105.
Tominaga, M.; Kaminaga, R.; Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2005), 'An Ultrasonic Linear Motor using Ridge Mode Traveling Waves', IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control 52(10), 1735-1742.
Saito, J.; Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2005), 'Resonant Mode Design for Noncontact Ultrasonic Motor with Levitated Rotor', Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 44, No. 6B, pp4666-4668.
Ide, T.; Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2005), 'A Low-Profile Design for the Nonconatct Ultrasonically Levitated Stage', Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 44, No. 6B, pp4662-4665.
Hasegawa, T.; Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2005), 'Characteristics of Ultrasonic Suction Pump Without Moving Parts', Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 44, No. 6B, pp4658-4661.
Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2005), 'A Traveling-Wave Modified Ring Linear Piezoelectric Microactuator with Enclosed Piezoelectric Elements---The "Scream'' Actuator', IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control 52(8), 1343--1353.
Friend, J.; Umeshima, A.; Ishii, T.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2004), 'A piezoelectric linear actuator formed from a multitude of bimorphs', Sensors and Actuators A 109, 241-252.
Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2004), 'A Torsional Transducer Through In-Plane Shearing of Paired Planar Piezoelectric Elements', IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control 51(7), 871-878.
Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2004), 'A Piezoelectric Micromotor Using In-Plane Shearing of PZT Elements', IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics 9(3), 467-473.
Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2004), 'Acoustic Waveguides for Actuation', Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 43(5B), 3040-3044.
Yun, C.; Niwano, S.; Friend, J. R.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2003), 'Support Mechanism for the Ball Rotor in the Three-Degree-of-Freedom Ultrasonic Motor', Japanese Journal of Applied Physics 42(Part 1, No. 5B), 3000-3001.
Friend, J.; Satonobu, J.; Nakamura, K.; Ueha, S. & Stutts, D. (2003), 'A Single-Element Piezoelectric Tuning Fork Linear Actuator', IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control 50(2), 179-186.
Satonobu, J. & Friend, J. (2002), 'Numerical Analysis of the Symmetric Hybrid Transducer Motor: Comparison of Characteristics Calculated by Transmission-Line and Lumped-Element Models', Ultrasonics 39, 559-565.
Satonobu, J. & Friend, J. (2001), 'Traveling-Wave Excitation in a Flexural Vibration Ring by Using a Torsional-Flexural Composite Transducer', IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control 48(4), 1054-1059.
Satonobu, J. & Friend, J. (2001), 'Numerical Analysis of a Symmetric Hybrid Transducer Motor', IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control 48(6), 1625-1631.
Friend, J.; Jamieson, E.; Pennell, M. & Huebner, W. (2001), 'Ultrasonic Characterization of Poling in Lead Zirconate Titanate Ceramics', Applied Physics Letters 79, 1513-1516.
Friend, J. & Stutts, D. (1997), 'The Dynamics of an Annular Piezoelectric Motor Stator', Journal of Sound and Vibration 204(3), 231-247.
Patents
Yeo, L. & Friend, J. (2007), 'Generation of Electroosmotic Liquid Recirculation via Asymmetric Electrodes', Australian Provisional Patent 2007901037.
Friend, J.; Yeo, L. & Watson, B. (2007), 'Piezoelecric actuator for use in micro engineering applications', Australian Provisional Patent 2007905256.
Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2007), 'Concentration and Dispersion of Small Particles in Small Fluid - Microfluid or Microfluidic Method', WIPO International Application PCT AU2007/000576.
Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2007), 'Microfluidic Systems Using Surface Acoustic Energy and Method of Use Thereof', WIPO International Application AU2007/000575.
Friend, J.; Li, H. & Yeo, L. (2007), 'Scaffold Seeding Method', Australian Provisional Patent 2007901717. 37. Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2006), 'Concentration and Dispersion of Small Particles in Small Fluid Volumes Using Acoustic Energy', Australian Provisional Patent 2006902258.
Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2006), 'Microfluidic Systems Using Surface Acoustic Energy and Method of Use Thereof', Australian Provisional Patent 2006902259.
Friend, J. & Yeo, L. (2006), 'Process and Apparatus for Generating Particles', WIPO International Patent Application WO2007/070957A1.
Friend, J. & Trounson, A. (2006), 'Micromanipulation device and system', Australian Provisional Patent 2006904850.
Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2004), 'Stator for Ultrasonic Motor', Tokyo Institute of Technology Office of Industry Liaison, Japanese Patent Application 2006-087233/2004-269966.
Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2004), 'Actuator', Tokyo Institute of Technology Office of Industry Liaison, Japanese Patent Application 2005-261080/2004-069184.
Friend, J.; Ueha, S. & Yamakawa, T. (2003), 'Braille Unit', Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Japanese Patent Application 2003-120679/2004-287359/2007-524949.
Friend, J.; Nakamura, K.; Ueha, S. & Yamakawa, T. (2003), 'Ultrasonic Motor', Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Japanese Patent Application 2004-289894/2003-076262.
Friend, J.; Nakamura, K. & Ueha, S. (2003), 'Vertical-Torsional Vibration Converter and Torsional Vibrator', Tokyo Institute of Technology Office of Industry Liaison, Japanese Patent Application 2005-081212/2003-314941.
Friend, J.; Nakamura, K.; Shigeaki, M.; Ueha, S.; Miyata, N.; Yamakawa, T.; Fukunaga, R. & Asumi, K. (2003), 'Ultrasonic Motor, Drive Gear, and Braille Unit', Taiheiyo Cement Corporation, Japanese Patent Application 2004-289987/2003-120680.
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