Paul Woafo
University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon
Title: Dynamical behavior of micro-electromechanical systems powered by bio-inspired electronic circuits
Biography
Biography: Paul Woafo
Abstract
This presentation deals with the dynamics, control and synchronization of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) powered by nonlinear electronic circuits inspired from biological oscillators (Hindmarsh–Rose like electronic oscillator, Van der Pol oscillator, and other biological pulse-like oscillators). The main goals are the development of new actuation devices and to mimic the action of a natural pacemaker and nerves on a cardiac assist device or artificial heart. In most of the cases, it is found that the MEMS undergo bursting and spiking oscillations resulting from the transfer of the electronic signal. The development of appropriate analog and digital control schemes is carried out and the conditions for synchronization of more than one MEMS are discussed.