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Amit Lal is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University, with affiliations in Biomedical Engineering, Applied Engineering Physics, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He is a member of key research centers including Cornell CCMR, NBTC, and KAUST-CU.
Education:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 1990
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1996
Prof. Lal's research focuses on the development of integrated microsystems using micro- and nanoscale fabrication. His work spans ultrasonic MEMS, low-power IoT sensors, atomic microsystems, and bio-robotics. He directs the SonicMEMS Laboratory, advancing technologies in GHz ultrasonics, inertial sensing, and chip-scale manipulation of particles. His interdisciplinary interests include biomedical imaging, solid-state devices, nanotechnology, and plasma science.
His recent publications highlight innovation in energy harvesting, MEMS gyroscopes, and biologically integrated systems. The works reflect strong trends in autonomous sensing, miniaturized power sources, and hybrid bio-electromechanical systems, particularly for medical and navigation applications.
Scientific Awards and Honors:
- NSF CAREER Award
- Whitaker Foundation Award
- Department of Defense Exceptional Service Award
- Best Program Manager Award, DARPA
- IEEE Ultrasonics and Frequency Control Symposium Best Paper Award
- IEEE NEMS Best Paper Award
- Robert M. Scharf 1977 Professor, Cornell Engineering
- HHMI Visiting Scientist, Janelia Farms
- Intel Fellowship (awarded to advisee)
Prof. Lal has advised numerous students who have gone on to win awards and publish impactful research. He has secured significant research funding through DARPA and other agencies, managing and initiating multiple high-impact programs. His leadership extends to service on technical committees for IEEE conferences and journals, including Transducers and the IEEE Sensors Council. He has also contributed to academic recruiting within ECE.
He leads the SonicMEMS Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research group focused on transforming sensing, communication, and computation at the microscale. The lab fosters collaboration across engineering and life sciences, pushing the boundaries of what integrated microsystems can achieve.
