Publications

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:

          2006-Present:

1.  Zhu, Z. Z.; Wang, J. L.; Munir, A.; Zhou, H. S., Bioelectrochemistry and enzymatic activity of horseradish peroxidase immobilized onto the bamboo-shaped carbon nanotubes. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 2011. (Submitted)

2.  Wang, J. L.; Zhu, Z. Z.; Munir, A.; Zhou, H. S.; Fe3O4 Nanoparticles-Enhanced SPR Sensing for Ultrasensitive Sandwich Assay. Talanta 2011, doi:10.1016/j.talanta.2011.02.020.

3.  Munir, A.; Wang, J.; Zhu, Z.; Zhou, H. S.; Residence time distribution analysis of magnetic nanoparticle-enhanced mixing using time-dependent magnetic actuation in microfluidic system. Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 2011, 10 (4), 735-747.

4.  Munir, A.; Wang, J. L.; Zhu, Z. Z.; Zhou, H. S., Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of a magnetic nanoparticle-enhanced mixing in a microfluidic system using time-dependent magnetic field. IEEE Trans. on Nanotechnology 2011, doi: 10.1109/TNANO.2010.2089802.

5.  Zhu, Z. Z.; Wang, J. L.; Munir, A.; Zhou, H. S., Electrocatalytic activity of Pt nanoparticles on bamboo shaped carbon nanotubes for ethanol oxidation. Electrochimica Acta 2010, 55 (28), 8517-8520.

6. Wang, J. L.; Munir, A.; Zhu, Z. Z.; Zhou, H. S., Magnetic Nanoparticles (MNPs) Enhanced SPR Sensing and Their Application for the Ultrasensitive Detection of MNPs-Enriched Small Molecules. Analytical Chemistry 2010, 82, 6782-6789.

7.  Wang, J.; Munir, A.; Li, Z.; Zhou, H. S., Aptamer-Au NPs conjugates-accumulated methylene blue for the sensitive electrochemical immunoassay of protein. Talanta 2010, 81, (1-2), 63-67.

8.   Wang, J. L.; Munir, A.; Li, Z. H.; Zhou, H. S., Aptamer-Au NPs conjugates-enhanced SPR sensing for the ultrasensitive sandwich immunoassay. Biosensors & Bioelectronics 2009, 25, (1), 124-129.

9.  Munir, A.; Wang, J.; Li, Z.; Zhou, H. S., Numerical analysis of a magnetic nanoparticle-enhanced microfluidic surface-based bioassay. Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 2010, 8, (5), 641-652.

10.  Wang, J. L.; Munir, A.; Zhou, H. S., Au NPs-aptamer conjugates as a powerful competitive reagent for ultrasensitive detection of small molecules by surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy. Talanta 2009, 79, (1), 72-76.

11.  Munir, A.; Wang, J.; Zhou, H. S., Dynamics of capturing process of multiple magnetic nanoparticles in a flow through microfluidic bioseparation system. IET Nanobiotechnology 2009, 3, (3), 55-64.

12.  Wang, J. L.; Zhou, H. S., Aptamer-based Au nanoparticles-enhanced surface plasmon resonance detection of small molecules. Analytical Chemistry 2008, 80, (18), 7174-7178.

13.  Pascault, J. R.; Zhou, H. S., Enhancement of DNA hybridization kinetics in microarrays by convective transport. Chemical Engineering Communications 2008, 195, (2), 167-186.

14.  Zhou, H.; Gupta, A.; Zou, T.; Zhou, J. H., Photoresist derived carbon for growth and differentiation of neuronal cells. International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2007, 8, (8), 884-893.

15.  Ma, K. S.; Zhou, H.; Zoval, J.; Madou, M., DNA hybridization detection by label free versus impedance amplifying label with impedance spectroscopy. Sensors and Actuators B-Chemical 2006, 114, (1), 58-64.

 

2002-2005:

 

16.  Ma, K. S.; Zhou, H.; Zoval, J.; Madou, M., Detection of DNA Hybridization using Adjacent Impedance Probing (AIP) Method. JALA 2005, 10, (4), 224.

17.  Zhou, H.; Shi, F. G.; Zhao, B.; Yota, J., Temperature accelerated dielectric breakdown of PECVD low-k carbon doped silicon dioxide dielectric thin films. Applied Physics a-Materials Science & Processing 2005, 81, (4), 767-771.

18.  Zhou, H.; Shi, F. G.; Zhao, B.; Yota, J., Effect of deposition methods on dielectric breakdown strength of PECVD low-k carbon doped silicon dioxide dielectric thin films. Microelectronics Journal 2004, 35, (7), 571-576.

19.  Zhou, H.; Shi, F. G.; Zhao, B., Thickness dependent dielectric breakdown of PECVD low-k carbon doped silicon dioxide dielectric thin films: modeling and experiments. Microelectronics Journal 2003, 34, (4), 259-264.

20.  Zhou, H.; Liu, W. N.; Lin, Y. M.; Mondal, S. K.; Shi, F. G., A novel assembling technique for fiber collimator arrays using UV-curable adhesives. IEEE Transactions on Advanced Packaging 2002, 25, (4), 481-487.

21.  Zhou, H.; Tang, Z.; Lin, Y.; Liu, W.; Mondal, S.; Shi, F. G., Automated Packaging of Collimator Arrays for Photonic Devices. Advanced Packaging 2002, 11, (1), 28.

22.  Zhou, H.; Kim, H. K.; Shi, F. G.; Zhao, B.; Yota, J., Optical properties of PECVD dielectric thin films: thickness and deposition method dependence. Microelectronics Journal 2002, 33, (11), 999-1004.

23.  Zhou, H.; Kim, H. K.; Shi, F. G.; Zhao, B.; Yota, J., Thickness dependent glass transition temperature of PECVD low-k dielectric thin films: effect of deposition methods. Microelectronics Journal 2002, 33, (3), 221-227.

 

Conference Proceedings:

1.     H. S. Zhou; Magnetic Nanoparticle (MNP)-based Sensing for Environmental Applications. SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, 6 -10 March 2011, San Diego, CA.

2.     Munir, A.; Wang, J.; Zhu, Z.; Zhou, S.; A time-dependent magnetic nanoparticle enhanced actuation strategy for mixing biomolecules in a point-of-care microfluidic lab-on-a-chip system. Labautomation 2011, Palm Springs, CA, Jan 29-Feb 2, 2011.

3.     Munir, A.; Wang, J.; Zhu, Z.; Zhou, H. S.; Numerical Investigation of a Time-dependent Magnetic Actuation Technique for Tagging Biomolecules with Magnetic Nanoparticles in a Microfluidic System. COMSOL Conference 2010, Boston, MA, Oct 7-9, 2010.

4.     C. W. Kuo, M. Perrone, O. Rezhdo, Z. Z. Bao, and H. S. Zhou; Nanoparticle-doped Carbon as Substratum for Nerve Cell Growth. EMI 2010 Engineering Mechanics Conference at USC, Los Angeles California, August 8-11, 2010.

5.     Gordon Research Conference, June 20-25, 2010. Colby-Sawyer College, New London, NH.

6.     INVITED: ACS North East Regional Meeting, Potsdam NY, June 2-5, 2010.

7.     J. L. Wang, Z.Z. Zhu, A. Munir and H. S. Zhou, Magnetic Nanoparticles-Enhanced SPR Sensing for Ultrasensitive Sandwich Immunoassay. Earth & Space 2010, March 14-17, 2010, Honolulu, HI, USA.

8.     J. L. Wang, Z. Z. Zhu, A. Munir, H. Susan. Zhou; Magnetic Nanoparticle (MNP) enhanced biosensing by Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) for portable devices. SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, 7 - 11 March 2010, San Diego, CA.

9.     Munir, A.; Wang, J.; Zhou, S.; Numerical modeling and analysis of magnetic nanoparticle enhanced mixing, separation and detection in a microfluidic lab-on-a-chip systems. Lab Automation, Palm Springs, CA, January 23-27, 2010.

10.  Wang, J.; Munir, A.; Zhu, Z.;  Zhou, S.; Au NPs-aptamer conjugates as a powerful competitive reagent for ultrasensitive detection of small molecules by surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy. Lab Automation, Palm Springs, CA, January 23-27, 2010.

11.  Munir, A.; Wang, J.; Zhou, S.; Combining Aptamer Technique with Nanotechnology for Ultrasensitive Small Molecule and Protein Detection. Annual AIChE meeting, Nashville, TN, November 8-13, 2009.

12.  Munir, A.; Pampuro, R.; Kuo, C.; Zhou, S.; Photoresist Derived Carbon as a Substratum for Nerve Cell Culture. Annual AIChE meeting, Nashville, TN, November 8-13, 2009.

13.  Munir, A.; Wang, J.; Zhou, S.; Microfluidic Capturing and Detection Dynamics of a Magnetic Nanoparticle Based Biosystem. Annual AIChE meeting, Nashville, TN, November 8-13, 2009.

14.  D. DiBiasio, T. Camesano and S. Zhou, Project-Based Learning and Education Abroad: A Poorly Exploited Synergy? Annual AIChE meeting, Nashville, TN, November 8-13, 2009.

15.  R. Pampuro, T. Zou, J. Zhou and H. Zhou, Adhesion and Differentiation of Neuronal Cell on Photoresist Derived Carbon Substrates. Nanotech Conference and Expo 2009, March 3-7, 2009. Houston, TX.

16.  T. Camesano, D. DiBiasio, H. Zhou, K. Billiar, M. Rolle, Integrated research, education, and outreach experiences for undergraduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-25, 2008.

17.  H. Zhou, T. Camesano, D. DiBiasio, Integrated research, education, and outreach for undergraduates at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 24-27, 2007.

18.  H. Zhou and K. Dang, Nanoparticle-based electrochemical DNA hybridization detection, 233rd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Chicago, IL, Mar. 25-29, 2007.

19.  J. Pascault and H. Zhou, Enhancement of DNA Hybridization Kinetics by Electrokinetic Mixing, Lab Automation, Palm Springs, CA, Jan. 27-31, 2007.

20.  K. Dang and H. Zhou, Electrochemical and Surface Plasmon Resonance Studies in DNA Biosensor, NanoBiotech World Congress, Boston, MA, Nov. 16-17, 2006.

21.  J. Pascault and H. Zhou, Enhancement of DNA Hybridization Kinetics by DC Electrokinetic Mixing in Microchannels, AIChE annual meeting, San Francisco, CA, Nov. 12-16, 2006.

22.  J. Pascault and H. Zhou, Simulation of DNA Competitive Hybridization Kinetics in Open Electrophoretic Microchannels, COMSOL Users Conference, Boston, MA, Oct. 22-24, 2006.

23.  H. Zhou, Towards Rapid, Low-cost DNA Arrays, International Symposium on Testing and Failure Analysis, Austin, Texas, Nov. 12-18, 2006 (Invited).

24.  A. Gupta and H. Zhou, Investigation of Neuronal Affinity to Microfabricated Carbon for the study of Neuronal Morphology in Alzheimer’s Disease, iMAPS New England 33rd annual symposium, Boxborough, MA, May 16, 2006.

25.  J. Pascault and H. Zhou, Coupled simulation of electrokinetical phenomena and competitive hybridization kinetics in DNA microarrays , iMAPS New England 33rd annual symposium, Boxborough, MA, May 16, 2006.

26.  K. Ma, H. Zhou, J. Zoval and M. Madou, New Approach in Electrochemical DNA Hybridization Detection with Adjacent Impedance Probing, AVS 52nd International Symposium, Boston, MA, Oct 30-Nov 4, 2005.

27.  K. Ma, H. Zhou, J. Zoval and M. Madou, Adjacent Impedance Probing on Genosensor. 208th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society, Los Angels, CA, 16-21 October, 2005.

28.  K. Ma, G. Jia, H. Zhou, C. Wang, J. Zoval, M. Madou, Fabrication of Nanometer-Sized Structures by C-NEMS Technology. NanoTech 2005, Anaheim, 8-12 May, 2005.

29.  H. Zhou, K. Ma, J. Zoval and M. Madou, Electrical Detection of DNA Hybridization using Adjacent Impedance Probing (AIP) Method. NanoTech 2005, Anaheim, 8-12 May, 2005.

30.  H. Zhou, F. G. Shi and B. Zhao, Low-k Dielectrics: Microelectronic and Photonic Applications. 207th Meeting of The Electrochemical Society, Quebec City, Canada, 15-20 May 15, 2005. (Invited)

31.  H. Zhou, K. Ma, G. Jia, J. Zoval and M. Madou, Advanced Lithography for Biomedical Application, Lab Automation 2005, Jan. 30- Feb. 3, 2005, San Jose, California.

32.  H. Zhou, K. Ma, G. Jia, J. Zoval and M. Madou, Micro contact printing of DNA molecules, ASME Integrated nanosystems: Design, synthesis and applications, Sep. 22-24, 2004, Pasadena, California.

33.  H. Zhou, F. G. Shi, B. Zhao, Design and control of Critical Properties of Low-k Dielectrics for Nanoscale Interconnects, The 7th International Conference on Solid State and Integrated-Circuit Technology, Oct. 18-21, 2004, Beijing, China. (Invited).

34.  K. Ma, H. Zhou, M. Madou, Electrical Biosensor for Label-free DNA Hybridization Detection, 205th Electrochemical Society Meeting, San Antonio, 9-14 May, 2004.

35.  K. Ma, H. Zhou, M. Madou, Detection of DNA Hybridization with Impedance Amplifying Labels, NanoTech 2004, Boston, 7-11 March, 2004.

36.  K. Ma, H. Zhou, M. Madou, Low-cost Electrical Detection of DNA Hybridization, The 7th Annual European Conference on Micro & Nanoscale Technologies for the Biosciences, Switzerland, November 23-24, 2003.

37.  H. Zhou, F.G. Shi, Fiber Collimator Packaging Using Adhesives, Symposium of Optimization Techniques for Optoelectronic Packaging, by EXFO, Feb. 26, 2002. (invited).

38.  H. Zhou, Z. Tang, Mondal, Frank G. Shi, N. Zhang, Art Burkhart, Maurice Edwards, Assembling of Fiber Collimators for Photonic Devices, in Proc. 52nd ECTC IEEE., San Diego, CA, USA, 27-31 May 2002, pp. 821-827.

39.  H. Zhou, H.K. Kim, F.G. Shi, and B. Zhao, Thermal Reliability of CVD Low-dielectric Thin and Ultra-thin Films, 2001 Mechanics and Materials Conference, Symposium on Integration and Reliability of New Materials in Integrated Circuit Fabrication: Copper Interconnects and Low-k Dielectrics, San Diego, CA, June 27-29, 2001.

40.  H.K. Kim, H. Zhou, S. Chungpaiboonpatana, F.G. Shi, S. Machuga, and J. Adam, Electrical Reliability of Conductive Adhesive Joints: Curing Condition and Current Density Dependence, in SPIE Proc., 4182: 202-210, 2000.

41.  H. Zhou, J. Liu, C. Wang and Gregory. A. Campbell, Investigation of Silyl Alkyl peroxide as Compatibilizer in Poly (vinyldene fluoride – hexafluoropropylene) /Polysiloxane Blend, Polymer Processing Society 15th annual meeting, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands, 1999.

BOOK CHAPTER:

                                  M. Madou, H. Zhou, Microscale Manufacturing Process, The CRC Handbook 

                                  of Mechanical Engineering, Second Edition, edited by Frank Kreith and Yogi 

                                  Goswami, 20004.