Book Chapter
- T.V. Galchev et al., “Implantable NanoBiosystems,” in NNIN Nanotechnology Open Source Textbook, K. Najafi, Ed., 2006, www.nano.umn.edu/nnin_opentext.
Refereed Journal Publications
- T. Galchev, W. C. Welch III, and K. Najafi, ”A New Low Temperature High Aspect-Ratio MEMS Process Using Plasma Activated Wafer Bonding,” in IOP Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, vol. 21, p. 045020, 2011.
- T. Galchev, H. Kim, and K. Najafi, ”Micro Power Generator For Harvesting Low-Frequency and Non-Periodic Vibrations,” in IEEE/ASME Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, vol. 20, p. 852-866, 2011.
- T. Galchev,J. McCullagh, R.L. Peterson, and K. Najafi, ”Harvesting Traffic-Induced Vibrations for Structural Health Monitoring of Bridges,” in IOP Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, vol. 21, p. 104005(13), 2011.
- T. Galchev,E. E. Aktakka, and K. Najafi, ”A Piezoelectric Parametric Frequency Increased Generator for Harvesting Low-Frequency Vibrations,” (submitted for review)
Refereed Conference Publications
- K. Najafi, T. Galchev, E. E. Aktakka, R.L. Peterson, and J. McCullagh , ” Microsystems for Energy Harvesting,” 16th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems (IEEE TRANSDUCERS), Beijing, China, June 2011. (invited paper)
- T. Galchev, J. McCullagh, R.L. Peterson, and K. Najafi, ” Harvesting Traffic Induced Bridge Vibrations,” 16th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems (IEEE TRANSDUCERS), Beijing, China, June 2011.
- T. Galchev, J. McCullagh, R.L. Peterson, K. Najafi, and A. Mortazawi, ” Energy Harvesting of Radio Frequency and Vibration Energy to Enable Wireless Sensor Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure,” SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, CA, March 2011.
- T. Galchev, J. McCullagh, R.L. Peterson, and K. Najafi, ” A Vibration Harvesting System for Bridge Health Monitoring Applications,” PowerMEMS 2010, Leuven, Belgium, December 2010.
- T. Galchev, J. McCullagh, E. E. Aktakka, R.L. Peterson, and K. Najafi, ” Energy Harvesting from Low Frequency and Arbitrary Vibrations,” High Efficiency Energy Conversion, Energy Management, and Low Power Systems for Aerospace/Military Electronics Workshop, Redstone Arsenal, Al, September 2010.
- M. Kurata, J.P. Lynch, T. Galchev, M.P. Flynn, P. Hipley, V. Jacob, G. van der Linden, A. Mortazawi, K. Najafi, R.L. Peterson, L.-H. Sheng, D. Sylvester, E. Thometz, "Two-Tiered Self-Powered Wireless Monitoring System Architecture for Bridge Health Management," SPIE Smart Structures and Materials, San Diego, CA, March 2010.
- T. Galchev, E. Aktakka, H. Kim, and K. Najafi, ” A Piezoelectric Frequency-Increased Power Generator for Scavenging Low-Frequency Ambient Vibration,” IEEE MEMS, Hong Kong, China, January 2010
- T. Galchev, H. Kim, and K. Najafi, ”A Parametric Frequency Increased Power Generator for Scavenging Low-Frequency Ambient Vibrations,” Eurosensors XXIII, Lausanne, CH, September 2009
- T.V. Galchev, H. Kim, and K. Najafi, “Non-Resonant Bi-Stable Frequency-Increased Power Generator for Low-Frequency Ambient Vibration,” 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems (IEEE TRANSDUCERS), Denver, Colorado, June 2009.
- E. Romero, T. V. Galchev, E. Aktakka, N. Ghafouri, M. Neuman, R. Warrington,; H. Kim, and K. Najafi, “Micro Energy Harvesters,” 13th International Commercialization of Micro and Nano Systems Conference, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, September 2008. Best Paper Award.
- T. V. Galchev, W. C. Welch III, and K. Najafi, "Low-Temperature MEMS Process Using Plasma Activated Silicon-On-Silicon (SOS) Bonding," IEEE MEMS, Kobe, Japan, pp. 309-312, January 2007.
- T. V. Galchev, W. C. Welch III, and K. Najafi, "Silicon-On-Silicon (SOS): A New CMOS Compatible Low-Temperature MEMS Process Using Plasma Activated Fusion Bonding," Solid State Sensor, Actuator and Microsystems Workshop (Hilton Head), Hilton Head, SC, pp. 100-102, June 2006.
Patents
- T. Galchev, H. Kim, K. Najafi “Increased Frequency Power Generation Using Low Frequency Ambient Vibrations” US Patent Application No: US 7935-3015-1
Seminars and Presentations
- T. Galchev, "Status of Mechanical Energy Harvesters and Developments In Converting Non-Periodic Vibrations ,” ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, December 2010. Invited Talk.
- T. Galchev, "Harvesting Low-Frequency and Non-Periodic Vibrations for Infrastructure Health Monitoring and Other Environmental Sensing ,” University of Freiburg Institut für Mikrosystemtechnik (IMTEK), Freiburg, Germany, December 2010. Invited Talk.
- T. Galchev, "A Vibration Harvesting System for Bridge Health Monitoring Applications,” PowerMEMS 2010, Leuven, Belgium, December 2010.
- T. Galchev, "Energy Harvesting from Arbitrary Vibrations,” General Dynamics, Sterling Heights, Michigan, October 2010. Invited Talk.
- T. Galchev, "Energy Harvesting from Low Frequency and Arbitrary Vibrations,” High Efficiency Energy Conversion, Energy Management, and Low Power Systems for Aerospace/Military Electronics Workshop, Redstone Arsenal, Al, September 2010.
- T.V. Galchev, “Scavenging Energy From Low Frequency and Arbitrary Vibrations,” Sensors Expo, Rosemont, Illinois, June 2010. Invited Talk.
- T.V. Galchev, “A Parametric Frequency Increased Power Generator for Scavenging Low-Frequency Ambient Vibrations,” U. of Michigan College of Engineering Graduate Symposium, Ann Arbor, MI, November 2009. Invited Talk.
- T.V. Galchev, “MEMS-Based Energy Scavenging From Ambient Vibrations,” Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, October 2009. Invited Talk
- T.V. Galchev, ”A Parametric Frequency Increased Power Generator for Scavenging Low-Frequency Ambient Vibrations,” Eurosensors XXIII, Lausanne, CH, September 2009.
- T.V. Galchev, “Non-Resonant Bi-Stable Frequency-Increased Power Generator for Low-Frequency Ambient Vibration,” 15th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems (IEEE TRANSDUCERS), Denver, Colorado, June 2009.
- T.V. Galchev, "Silicon-On-Silicon (SOS): A New CMOS Compatible Low-Temperature MEMS Process Using Plasma Activated Fusion Bonding," Solid State Sensor, Actuator and Microsystems Workshop (Hilton Head), Hilton Head, SC, June 2006.