Owais Ali

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

NEBOSH certified Mechanical Engineer with 3 years of experience as a technical writer and editor. Owais is interested in occupational health and safety, computer hardware, industrial and mobile robotics. During his academic career, Owais worked on several research projects regarding mobile robots, notably the Autonomous Fire Fighting Mobile Robot.

The designed mobile robot could navigate, detect and extinguish fire autonomously. Arduino Uno was used as the microcontroller to control the flame sensors' input and output of the flame extinguisher. Apart from his professional life, Owais is an avid book reader and a huge computer technology enthusiast and likes to keep himself updated regarding developments in the computer industry.

Articles from Owais

Differential Absorption LiDAR for Emissions Detection

Differential absorption LiDAR (DIAL) is an advanced laser remote sensing technique that can accurately measure the concentration and distribution of pollutants, greenhouse gases, and industrial emissions.

9 Oct 2023

Optical Testing for Semiconductor Devices

This article explores how key optical methodologies are applied to inspection, metrology, and analysis at various stages of semiconductor research, development, and volume manufacturing.

29 Sep 2023

How Is Electron Microscopy Used to Characterize Catalysts?

With advanced resolutions reaching sub-angstrom levels, electron microscopy provides direct visualizations of catalyst particles, support structures, and pores that complement spectroscopic and diffraction methods. When integrated with elemental analysis techniques, a comprehensive picture of catalytic systems can be built up from the microscopic level.

26 Sep 2023

Using AFM to Study Membranes in Water Treatment Facilities

Atomic force microscopy's (AFM) nanoscale imaging and measurement capabilities allow researchers to gain molecular-level insights into membrane morphology, fouling, surface interactions, and performance under simulated water treatment conditions. These unique capabilities make AFM instrumental in understanding and optimizing the membranes and barriers central to water purification technologies.

21 Sep 2023

How is Raman Spectroscopy Used to Study Crystallography?

Crystallography provides insight into the structure and properties of materials at the atomic level. While X-ray diffraction has traditionally dominated crystallography, Raman spectroscopy is now emerging as a powerful complementary tool for studying crystalline systems and advancing our understanding of materials.

19 Sep 2023

How is Laser Communication Used in Space?

As space missions generate exponentially more data and commercial activity in space, we are reaching the limits of what radio can handle. As a result, engineers are now looking to harness the power of laser beams, offering a solution to the growing demands of space communication.

13 Sep 2023

Green Lasers in LiDAR Technology

Green lasers have undeniably elevated the capabilities of LiDAR technology, enabling precise and efficient 3D mapping of our surroundings. Their enhanced visibility, compatibility with silicon-based detectors, and versatility have positioned them as a driving force behind the rapid proliferation of LiDAR across industries.

7 Sep 2023

The Role of Spectroscopy in Astrophysics: Understanding the Universe's Composition

As spectrographic technology evolves, researchers gain a deeper understanding of the origins and evolution of cosmic structures across time and space.

5 Sep 2023

Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscopy for Investigating Molecular Interactions

This article offers a comprehensive overview of FLIM and its applications at the molecular level.

31 Aug 2023

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy in Surface Analysis: Probing Thin Films and Coatings

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) has become an indispensable characterization technique for analyzing the surface chemistry of thin films and coatings. With its ability to probe just the top few nanometers and reveal elemental composition, chemical bonding, and electronic structure, XPS provides unparalleled insights into how surface and interface properties determine film performance.

24 Aug 2023