Rowland Institute
at Harvard

 

 

Publications

Recent Journal Papers

  • S. Husale, H. HJ. Persson, and O. Sahin, “DNA nanomechanics allows direct digital detection of complementary DNA and microRNA targets” Nature, Advanced Online Publication. doi:10.1038/nature08626 (link)
    • (supplementary information)

  • M. Dong, S. Husale, and O. Sahin, “Determination of protein structural flexibility by microsecond force spectroscopy” Nature Nanotechnology, 19, 445717 (2009) (pdf)
    • (supporting document)

  • O. Sahin and N. Erina, “High resolution and large dynamic range nanomechanical mapping in tapping-mode atomic force microscopy” Nanotechnology, 19, 445717 (2008) (pdf)
    • (supporting movie)

  • O. Sahin, “Time-varying tip-sample force measurements and steady-state dynamics in tapping-mode atomic force microscopy.” Physical Review B, 77, 115405 (2008) (pdf)
    • (movie_1) (movie_2) (movie_3)

  • O. Sahin, “Harnessing bifurcations in tapping-mode atomic force microscopy to calibrate time-varying tip-sample force measurement” Review of Scientific Instruments, 78, 103707 (2007) (pdf)

  • O. Sahin, C. Su, S. Magonov, C. F. Quate, and O. Solgaard, “An atomic force microscope tip designed to measure time-varying nanomechanical forces” Nature Nanotechnology, 2, 507 (2007) (pdf)

Earlier work on AFM and MEMS devices

  • Sahin O, Yaralioglu G, Grow R, Zappe SF, Atalar A, Quate C, Solgaard O., “High-resolution imaging of elastic properties using harmonic cantilevers” Sensors and Actuators A-Physical, 114, (2-3): 183-190 SEP 1 2004

  • Sahin O, Atalar, A, Quate CF, Solgaard O., “Resonant harmonic response in tapping-mode atomic force microscopy” Physical Review B, 69, (16): Art. No. 165416 APR 2004

  • Sahin O, Atalar A., “Simulation of higher harmonics generation in tapping-mode atomic force microscopy” Applied Physics Letters, 79, (26): 4455-4457 DEC 24 2001

  • Sahin O, Atalar A. “Analysis of tip-sample interaction in tapping-mode atomic force microscope using an electrical circuit simulator” Applied Physics Letters, 78 (19)ž 2973-2975 MAY 7 2001

  • Chen CC, Zappe S, Sahin O, Zhang XJ, Fish M, Scott M, Solgaard O. “Design and operation of a microfluidic sorter for Drosophila embryos” Sensors and Actuators B-Chemical, 102 (1):, 59-66 SEP 1 2004

  • Zhang XJ, Zappe SF, Bernstein RW, Sahin O, Chen CC, Fish M, Scott MP, Solgaard O. “Micromachined silicon force sensor based on diffractive optical encoders for characterization of microinjection” Sensors and Actuators A-Physical, 114 (2-3): 197-203 SEP 1 2004

 

 

 

 

Book Chapters

  • Sahin, C. F. Quate, O. Solgaard, and F. Giessibl, “Higher harmonic force detection in dynamic force microscopy” Springer Handbook on Nanotechnology, 2nd Ed., Chapter C.26, (2007)

Recent Conference Presentations

  • Ozgur Sahin, “Time-Resolved Nanomechanical Sensing in Liquids with Torsionally Coupled Cantilevers” Seeing at the Nanoscale V, Santa Barbara, CA (2007)

  • B. Pittenger, J. Shi, N. A. Erina and O. Sahin “Exploring Interphase Boundaries in Thermoplastic-Vulcanizate with Torsional Harmonic Microscopy and AFM-Based Indentation” ICMAT (International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies), Singapore (2007)

  • Invited: O. Sahin, “Nanomechanical Characterization with Time-Resolved Tip-Sample Force Measurements in Dynamic Force Microscopy” Seeing at the Nanoscale III, July 2006, Philadelphia PA

  • Invited: O. Sahin, “Biomolecular Identification and Material Characterization Based on Nanomechanical Measurements” The 71st Annual Meeting of Israel Chemical Society, Tel-Aviv, Israel (2006)

  • O. Sahin et al., “Coupled torsional cantilevers for label-free single molecular level bio-detection and nanomaterials characterization” Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems workshop, Hilton Head Island, SC (2006)