Project Dielectric/Impedance Spectroscopy for in-line measurement of moisture content Program DUIRI - Discovery Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Research Internship Term Summer 2023 Status Accepted Research Area Materials engineering, Sensor design, Data processing/machine learning Description Moisture content is a critical property of pharmaceutical products. A calibration-free testing method to measure the moisture content during in-line manufacturing could accelerate the pharmaceutical materials' R&D and production capacity. A novel moisture content measurement with less calibration requirement will provide a faster yet accurate way to determine moisture content across various industries such as pharmaceuticals, food, energy, and biotechnology. This project will systematically investigate the feasibility of developing a calibration-free moisture content measurement method for pharmaceutical materials (powder, solid, etc.) using impedance/dielectric spectroscopy. The goal is to establish a scientific framework that enables the future development of a direct testing method of moisture content with minimum to zero calibration that could be practically implemented in a container or a line of continuous pharmaceutical powder manufacturing systems. Supervisor Yining Feng Mentor Guangshuai Han Type of work required 1. Learn and investigate the sensor design.
2. Perform electrical characteristic testing on pharmaceutical materials.
3. Conduct machine learning data processing and develop the mathematical model. Websites Qualifications GPA>3.2. Basic knowledge of electricity and chemistry. Applicants with experience in materials characterization, electrical testing, spectroscopy testing, and data analysis are preferred. Credit Hours 0 Weekly Hours 40 (estimated)