PUBLICATIONS:
Book Chapter:
B. Ziaie, A. Baldi, and M.Z. Atashbar "Introduction to micro/nanofabrication", in Nanotechnology Handbook, B. Bhushan (ed.), Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, Germany, pp. 147-184, (2004).

Journal papers:
Min-Feng Yu, M.Z. Atashbar and X.L. Chen, "Mechanical and electrical characterization of -Ga2O3 nanostructures for sensing applications", IEEE Sensors Journal Vol. 5, no. 1, pp. 20-25 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar, D. Banerji, and S. Singamaneni "Room temperature hydrogen sensor based on palladium nanowires", IEEE Sensors Journal, Volume 5, Issue 5, pp. 792-797 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar, B. Bejcek, A. Vijh, and S. Singamaneni "QCM Biosensor with ultra thin polymer film", Sensor and Actuators B, Vol 107/2, pp. 945-951 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar and S. Singamaneni "Comparative studies of temperature dependence of 'G' band peak in SWNT and HOPG", Applied physics Letters, Vol. 86, pp. 123112-1 to 123112-3 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar, D. Banerji, S. Singamaneni, V. Bliznyuk "Polystyrene palladium nanocomposite for hydrogen sensing", Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals Vol. 427, pp. 217-224 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar and S. Singamaneni "Template based fabrication of metal nanostructures for gas sensing applications", Invited paper Journal of Nanoengineering and Nanosystems, PP. 83-89 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar, B. Bazuin, M. Simpeh, and S. Krishnamurthy "3-D FE simulation of H2 SAW Gas sensor", Sensor and Actuators B: Chemicals, Vol. 111-112, pp. 213-218 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar, S. Singamaneni "Room temperature gas sensor based on metallic nanowires", Sensor and Actuators Vol. 111-112, pp. 13-21 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar, V. Bliznyuk, D. Banerji, and S. Singamaneni "Deposition of parallel arrays of palladium nanowires on highly oriented pyrolytic graphite", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Volume 372, pp. 107-110, (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, D. Banerji, S. Singamaneni, and V. Bliznyuk "Deposition of parallel arrays of palladium nanowires and electrical characterization using microelectrode contacts", Nanotechnology, Volume 15, issue 3, pp. 374 - 378 (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, B.J. Bazuin, and S. Krishnamurthy "Performance evaluation of SAW devices by simulation", International Journal of Simulation and Modeling, Volume 24, issue 4, pp. 250-263 (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, B. Bejcek and S. Singamaneni "Carbon nanotube network based biomolecule detection" IEEE Sensors Journal (Accepted for publication).

M.Z. Atashbar, B.J. Bazuin, and S. Krishnamurthy "Simulation of SAW transducers for wireless applications", IEEE Sensors Journal (revised-under review).

V.N. Bliznyuk, S. Singamaneni, R. Kattumenu, M.Z. Atashbar, Surface electrical conductivity in ultrathin single-wall carbon nanotube/polymer nanocomposite films" Thin Solid Films (under review).

M.Z. Atashbar, V. Bliznyuk, and S. Singamaneni, "Probing nano-Newton forces of interaction between magnetic nanoparticles with AFM-MFM", Journal of Nanoengineering and Nanosystems (under review).

J. Khazzai and M.Z. Atashbar, "Optical edge enhancement based on edge patterns and fuzzy logic", Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering - An International Journal 9, no. 2, pp. 167-174 (2002).

C. Cantalini, W. Wlodarski, H.T. Sun, M.Z. Atashbar, M. Passacantando and S. Santucci, "NO2 response of In2O3 thin film gas sensors prepared by sol-gel and vacuum thermal evaporation techniques", Sensors and Actuators, Vol. 65, No. 1/3 pp. 101-104 (2000).

G. Sberveglieri, G. Faglia, E. Comini, M.Z. Atashbar and W. Wlodarski "Titanium dioxide thin films prepared for alcohol microsensor applications", Sensors and Actuators, Vol. 66, No. 1/3 pp. 139-141 (2000).

M.Z Atashbar, B. Gong, H.T. Sun, W. Wlodarski and R.N. Lamb "Investigation on ozone-sensitive In2O3 thin films", Thin Solid Films, Vol. 354, No. 1/2 pp. 222-226, (1999).

C. Cantalini, W. Wlodarski, H.T. Sun , M.Z. Atashbar, G. Sulli, L. Lozzi and S. Santucci "Investigation on the cross sensitivity of NO2 sensors based on In2O3 thin films prepared by sol-gel and vacuum thermal evaporation techniques", Thin Solid Films, Vol. 350, No. 1/2 pp. 276-282 (1999).

C. Cantalini. M.Z. Atashbar, Y. Li, M.K. Ghantasala, S. Santucci and W. Wlodarski "Characterization of sol-gel prepared WO3 thin films as a gas sensor", Journal of American Vaccum Science and Technology, Vol. 17, No. 4, pp. 1873-1879, (1999).

M.Z. Atashbar, H.T. Sun, B. Gong, W. Wlodarski and R. Lamb "XPS study of a Nb-doped oxygen sensing TiO2 thin films prepared by sol-gel", Thin Solid Films, Vol. 326, No. 1/2 pp. 238-244, (1998).

M.Z. Atashbar and W. Wlodarski "Design, simulation and fabrication of doped TiO2-coated surface acoustic wave oxygen sensor", Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, Vol. 8, pp. 953-959, (1997).

Conference papers:

M.Z. Atashbar, K. Kalantar-zadeh, S. J. Ippolitto, W. Wlodarski "Palladium Nanowire Hydrogen Sensor Based on a SAW Transducer" IEEE SENSORS 2005 (in press).

K. Kalantar-zadeh, M.Z. Atashbar, S. J. Ippolitto, W. Wlodarski "A Layered SAW Sensor Based on Pd Nanowires" IEEE Frequency Control Conference, Vancouver, Canada, August 2005 (in press).

K. Haisch, M.Z. Atashbar, B.J. Bazuin, "Identification of acoustic wave modes in piezoelectric substrates" IEEE/ EIT May 22-25, 2005, Lincoln, Nebraska (2005).

S. Krishnamurthy, B.J. Bazuin, M.Z. Atashbar "Wireless SAW Sensors Reader: Architecture and Design" IEEE/ EIT May 22-25, 2005 Lincoln, Nebraska (2005).

L. Dong and M.Z. Atashbar "An FPGA Experience in ASIC Design" Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE North Central Conference, April 7-8, 2005, pp. PM.1-1-8 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar, V. Blizynuk, and S. Singamaneni, "Manipulation of nickel nanoparticles deposited on HOPG" Fabrication and New Applications of Nanomagnetic Structures, edited by J-P. Wang, P.J. Ryan,

K. Nielsch, and Z. Cheng (Mater. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 853E, Warrendale, PA , 2005), pp. I5.9.1-I5.9.6. (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, B. Bejeck, and S. Singamaneni "SWNT Network for biomolecule detection" in Functional Carbon Nanotubes, edited by D.L. Carroll, B. Weisman, S. Roth, and A. Rubio (Mater. Res. Soc.Symp. Proc. 858E, Warrendale, PA , 2005), pp. HH14.8.1- HH14.8.6 (2005).

M.Z. Atashbar, B. Bejcek, S. Singamaneni "Carbon nanotube based biosensors", IEEE Sensor conference, Vienna, Austria, Oct. 24th-27th, 2004, pp. 1048 - 1051 (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, B. Bazuin, M. Simpeh, and S. Krishnamurthy "3-Dimensional finite-element simulation of acoustic wave propagation of SAW metallic thin film gas sensors", Eurosensors 2004, Rome, Italy, September 13-15, pp. 700-701 (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, Min-Feng Yu, and X. Chen "Investigation on G2O3 nanowire for sensing application", Eurosensors 2004, Rome, Italy, September 13-15, pp. 120-121 (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, D. Banerji, S. Singamaneni "Room temperature gas sensor based on metallic nanowires", Eurosensors 2004, Rome, Italy, September 13-15, pp. 332-333 (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, B. Bejcek, A. Vijh, S. Singamaneni "Sensitivity enhancement of QCM biosenor with polymer treatment", 2004 IEEE International Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, 23-27th August 2004 Vol. 1, pp. 329-332, Monntreal, Canada (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, B.J. Bazuin, M. Simpeh, and S. Krishnamurthy "3-D finite-element simulation model of SAW palladium thin film hydrogen sensor", 2004 IEEE International Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control, 23-27th August 2004 pp. 549-553, Monntreal, Canada (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, B. Bejcek, A. Vijh, and S. Singamaneni "Piezoelectric biosensor for prostate cancer detection", 4th Annual Symposium of Michigan Prostate Research Colloquium, Van Andel Research Institute, Grand Rapids, MI, May 1, (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar and T. Sarma "Application Specific Integrated Circuit design course at WMU", ASEE, North central conference, Conference proceedings Session 1B, Kalamazoo, April 2004.

M.Z. Atashbar, D. Banerji, S. Singamaneni, and V. Bliznyuk "Polystyrene palladium nanocomposite for hydrogen sensing", 5th International Conference Electronic Processes in Organic Materials, Kyiv, Ukraine, May 24-29, pp. 201-202 (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, V. Bliznyuk, D. Banerji, and S. Singamaneni, "Deposition and manipulation of nickel nanoparticles", International Conference on Intelligent Sensing and Information Processing, 4-7th January 2004, Chennai, India, pp. 258-261(2004).

B.J. Bazuin, M.Z. Atashbar, and S. Kirishnamurthy "A prototype burst transceiver for SAW sensors interrogation", International Conference on Intelligent Sensing and Information Processing, 4-7th January 2004, Chennai, India, pp. 190-195 (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, D. Banerji, and S. Singamaneni "Hydrogen sensor based on palladium nanowire array", International Conference on Intelligent Sensing and Information Processing, 4-7th January 2004, Chennai, India, pp. 185-189 (2004).

M.Z. Atashbar, D. Banerji and S. Singamaneni "Palladium nanowire hydrogen sensors", IEEE Sensors 2003, 21-24 Oct., 2003, Toronto, Canada, pp. 195-200 (2003).

M.Z. Atashbar, B.J. Bazuin, and S. Kirishnamurthy "Design and simulation of SAW sensors for wireless sensing", IEEE Sensors 2003, 21-24 Oct., 2003, Toronto, Canada, pp. 584-589 (2003).

T. Sarma, M.Z. Atashbar, and H. Mousavinezhad "Incorporating software engineering principles into real time engineering courses", 33rd ASEE/IEEE FIE conference, Boulder, Colorado, November 5-8th, pp. S1C1- S1C5, (2003).

M.Z. Atashbar, H. Kirishnamurthy, and J.W. Gesink "Modeling of surface acoustic wave propagation in Anisotropic Multilayered structures using Matrix Approach", IEEE/EIT Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 5-6 2003, Session 7A, Conference Proceedings.

M.Z. Atashbar, B.J. Bazuin, and S. Krishnamurthy "Design steps for SAW devices for wireless applications", IEEE/EIT Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 5-6 2003, Session 7A, Conference Proceedings.

B.J. Bazuin, M.Z. Atashbar, and S. Krishnamurthy "A prototype burst transciever for smart SAW sensors", IEEE/EIT Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, June 5-6 2003, Session 4C, Conference Proceedings.

T. Sarma, M.Z. Atashbar, and H. Mousavinezhad "Real time engineering systems course; methods for self assessment and evaluation", American Society of Engineering Education, Spring 2001 Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, June 22-25th, Paper 2050 (2003).

T. Sarma, M.Z. Atashbar, and H. Mousavinezhad "Software engineering principles incorporated into real time systems course with practical applications", ASEE North Central Meeting, Ohio State University, April 13-14, pp. 96-107 (2003).

M.Z. Atashbar, Min-Feng Yu, and X. Chen "Investigation and characterization of -Ga2O3 nano-wire for gas sensing applications", IEEE Sensors 2002, the first IEEE conference on sensors, Orlando, FL, USA, June 12-14, (2002).

M.Z. Atashbar, D. Miller, F. Severance, and R. Tanner "Bridging the freshman engineering gap by building mobile robots", American Society of Engineering Education, Spring 2001 Conference, Montréal, Canada, June 16-19, (2002).

M.Z. Atashbar, H. Mousavinezhad, and H. Ogunleye, "An essential course for electrical and computer engineering majors: engineering real time systems", American Society of Engineering Education, Spring 2001 Conference, Montréal, Canada, June 16-19, (2002).

R. Tanner, W. Mitchell, M.Z. Atashbar, and D. Miller "Undergraduate experiments with mobile robots", American Society of Engineering Education Conference, Montréal, Canada, June 16-19, 2002.

F.Severance, D. Miller, I. Abdel-qader, M.Z. Atashbar "Mobile robot summer institute", American Society of Engineering Education Conference, Montréal, Canada, June 16-19, 2002.

M.Z. Atashbar , "Nano-sized TiO2 thin film for alcohol sensing application", IEEE-NANO 2001, Hawaii, Oct. 28th-30th, pp. 544-549 (2001).

K. Kalanatar-zadeh, A.Trinchi, W. Wlodarski, A. Holland, M.Z. Atashbar , "A novel SAW love mode device with nanocrystalline ZnO film for gas sensing applications", IEEE-NANO 2001, Hawaii, Oct. 28th-30th, pp. 556-561 (2001).

M.Z. Atashbar, I. Abdel-Qader and A. Bab-Hadiashar "Real time edge detection implementation", IEEE Electro/Information Technology conference, Oakland university, Detroit, USA, June 6 -8th, Session TE 303 (2001).

J. Khazaai, F. Severance, and M.Z. Atashbar "Optical edge detection enhancement based on edge pattern and fuzzy logic", IEEE Electro/Information Technology conference, Oakland university, Detroit, USA, June 6 - 8th, Session FM 402 (2001).

M.Z. Atashbar "Introduction to microprocessor an essential course for electrical and computer majors", American Society of Engineering Education, Spring 2001 Conference, Cleveland State University, Ohio, USA, April 6-7, Session II.4 (2001).

M.Z. Atashbar "Structure and oxygen sensing properties of the sol-gel prepared nano-sized TiO2 thin films", Material Research Society, Spring 2000 Meeting, San Francisco, California, April 24-28, pp. 448 (2000).

M.Z. Atashbar and L. Tobos "Introductory X86 assembly programming open door to career opportunities", American Society of Engineering Education, Spring 2000 Conference, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Michigan, USA, March 31st - April 1st, Session 302 (2000).

F. Severance and M.Z. Atashbar "Engineering of real time systems: A new course for electrical and computer engineering majors", American Society of Engineering Education, Spring 2000 Conference, Michigan State University, E. Lansing, Michigan, March 31st - April 1st, Session 302 (2000).

K. Kalantar-zadeh, M.Z. Atashbar, W. Wlodarski, and K. Galatsis "Comparison of sensitivities of acoustic wave devices for sensing chemical components in liquid media", IEEE Electro/Information Technology conference, Chicago, USA, June 8 - 11th, Session 106 (2000).

M.Z. Atashbar, F. Severance and H. Mousavinezhad "Simulation of a surface acoustic wave oxygen sensor", IEEE Electro/Information Technology conference, Chicago, USA, June 8 - 11th, Session 105 (2000).

J. Khazaai, F. Severance, and M.Z. Atashbar "Edge detection based on quadruple child windowing and fuzzy logic", IEEE Electro/Information Technology conference, Chicago, USA, June 8 - 11th, Session 204 (2000).

M.Z. Atashbar, S. Gangadharan, V.K. Varadan, V.V. Varadan and R. Hollinger "Wireless surface acoustic wave based humidity sensor", SPIE's International Symposium on Micromachining and Microfabrication, 20-23 Sept., Santa Clara, USA, Proceedings of SPIE Vol. 3876 (1999).

G. Sberveglieri, M.Z. Atashbar, W. Wlodarski, G. Faglia, E. Comini, M.K. Ghantasala and Y. Li "Sol-gel prepared nanosized TiO2 thin films for alcohol sensing", The 10th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators Sendai, Japan, pp. 1690-93, 7-10th June, (1999).

W. Wlodarski, C. Cantalini, G. Sberveglieri, Y.Li, G. Faglia, M. Passacantando, S. Santucci and M.Z. Atashbar "Ozone sensing properties of WO3 thin films prepared by different methods", The 10th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors and Actuators Sendai, Japan, pp. 150-153, 7-10th June, (1999).

M.Z. Atashbar, and C.W. Hunt "The design and fabrication of a RF feedback amplifier", The Pennstate university technical report, June (1999).

V.K. Varadan, V.V. Varadan, S. Gangadharan, J.A. Kollakompil, and M.Z. Atahsbar "Love-wave ice sensor", SPIE's 6th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Material, California USA, SPIE Proceedings Vol. 3673, pp. 287-295, 1-5th March (1999).

V.K. Varadan, V.V. Varadan, S.Gangadharan, J.A. Kollakompil, and M.Z. Atahsbar "Strain based SAW Accelerometer", SPIE's 6th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Material, California USA, 1-5th March (1999).

V.K. Varadan, P. Xavier, V.V. Varadan, D. Suh, M.Z. Atashbar, K.A. Jose "MEMS-IDT-based accelerometers and gyroscopes", SPIE's 6th Annual International Symposium on Smart Structures and Material, SPIE Proceedings Vol. 3673, pp. 182-189, California USA, 1-5th March (1999).

M.Z. Atashbar , W. Wlodarski, M. K. Ghantasala, B. Gong and R. Lamb "XPS, RBS, XRD and SEM study of the oxygen sensitive, nanosized TiO2 thin films prepared by sol-gel process", The 7th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors, Beijing, China, pp. 449-451, July 27-30 (1998).

M.Z. Atashbar, B. Gong, H.T. Sun, W. Wlodarski and R.N. Lamb "XPS and SEM microstructural characterization of ozone sensitive indium oxide thin films", The 7th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors, Beijing, China, pp. 386-388, July 27-30 (1998).

G. Sberveglieri, M.Z. Atashbar, W. Wlodarski, G. Faglia, E. Comini "Alcohol sensing properties of nanosized TiO2 thin film prepared by sol-gel process", The 7th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors, Beijing, China, pp. 657-659, July 27-30 (1998).

Z.H. Chen, H.T. Sun, M.Z. Atashbar and W. Wlodarski, "The development of Quartz crystal conductivity sensor with innovative electrodes", The 7th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors, Beijing, China, pp. 601-603, July 27-30 (1998).

M.Z. Atashbar, Y. Li, M.K. Ghantasala and W. Wlodarski "Characterization of sol-gel prepared WO3 thin films as a gas sensor", American Vacuum Society 45th International Symposium, November 2-6, 1998. Baltimore, Maryland, USA.

Y. Li, M.Z. Atashbar, M.K. Ghantasala, W. Wlodarski and M. Austin "Nanocrystalline TiO2 Thin Films for O2 Sensing", Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices, pp. 310-313, Perth, Australia, 14-17 Dec. (1998).

G. Sberveglieri, M.Z. Atashbar, W. Wlodarski, G. Faglia, and E. Commini "Alcohol sensor based on nano-sized TiO2 thin film", Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices, pp. 302-305, Perth, Australia, 14-17 Dec. (1998).

C. Cantalini, S. Santacci, Y. Li, M.Z. Atashbar and W. Wlodarski "High Vacuum Thermally Evaporated WO3 Thin Film Sensor for Ozone Measurement", Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices, pp. 298-301, Perth, Australia, 14-17 Dec. (1998).

Y. Li, M.Z. Atashbar, M.K. Ghantasala, C. Cantalini, W. Wlodarski and S. Santacci "WO3 Thin Films Prepared by Sol-gel Process for Ozone Sensing", Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices, pp. 306-309, Perth, Australia, 14-17 Dec. (1998).

M.Z. Atashbar and W. Wlodarski "Design, and fabrication of doped TiO2-coated surface acoustic wave oxygen sensor", Proceedings of SPIE in Smart Materials, Structures, and Integrated Systems, Vol. 3241, Adelaide, Australia, 11-13 Dec., pp. 486-492, (1997).

M.Z. Atashbar, M. K. Ghantasala and W. Wlodarski "Characterisation of sol-gel prepared TiO2 thin film for O2 sensing", Proceedings of SPIE in Smart Materials, Structures, and Integrated Systems, Vol. 3241, Adelaide, Australia, 11-13 Dec., pp. 382-388, (1997).

M.Z. Atashbar and W. Wlodarski, "Modelling of a conductivity-based surface acoustic wave oxygen sensor", MICRO'97, Melbourne, Australia, 29 sept. - 1 Oct., pp. 134-139, (1997).

M.Z. Atashbar, A. Campitelli, H. T. Sun and W. Wlodarski "Development of TiO2-coated surface acoustic wave oxygen sensor", Proceeding of the 11th European Conference on Solid-State Transducers, Warsaw, Poland, September 21-24, pp. 427-430, (1997).

M.Z. Atashbar, H.T. Sun and W. Wlodarski "TiO2 film prepared by sol-gel method for oxygen microsensor applications", IEEE Proceedings of Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices, Canberra, Australia. 8-11 Dec. pp. 478-490, (1996).