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.

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Articles from Owais

What is an Optical Amplifier and How Does it Enhance Signals in Photonics?

Optical amplifiers have transformed optical communication technology by eliminating the need for photoelectric and electro-optical conversions, enabling direct amplification of optical signals.

20 Jun 2023

The Future of Lignin Research Using Mass Spectrometry

Mass spectrometry has emerged as a powerful tool for studying lignin, offering new insights into its composition and function. This article will provide an overview of current lignin research using mass spectrometry and highlights exciting developments and future directions in this field.

30 May 2023

Optical MEMS and Microdevices: Technology, Design, and Applications

Optical MEMS technology integrates mechanical elements, electronics, and sensors on a silicon substrate through microfabrication, enabling unprecedented miniaturization and integration in optical systems. It has become a driver for the commercial development of optical systems and is a focus of extensive research into the fundamentals of optical interactions.

23 May 2023

How is Mass Spectrometry Used in Microplastic Pollution Research?

Mass spectrometry is a valuable tool for detecting and analyzing microplastic pollution in the environment, which poses a serious threat to the ecosystem and human health. This article looks at the various mass spectrometry techniques used in microplastic pollution research, recent advancements, challenges, and future directions.

5 May 2023

Raman Spectroscopy and Acoustic Bioprinting for Bacteria Identification

A recent study published in Nano Letters proposed a novel technique that combines Raman spectroscopy, acoustic bioprinting, and machine learning for rapid bacterial identification. This innovative technique promises improved clinical diagnosis, safer food, faster drug development, and enhanced environmental monitoring.

20 Apr 2023

What are Optical Lattice Clocks?

The optical lattice clock has revolutionized scientific timekeeping by achieving unprecedented levels of accuracy. This article will introduce an overview of optical lattice clocks, how they work, their impact on precision timekeeping, and recent research findings.

7 Apr 2023

What is Nanosecond Pulsed Laser Annealing?

Nanosecond pulsed laser annealing is a controlled and selective heat treatment process to achieve desired material properties. Here, we take a look at nanosecond pulsed laser annealing, its advantages over other annealing techniques, and recent research findings.

27 Mar 2023

What to Know About Optically Active Semiconductor Quantum Dots

Optically active semiconductor quantum dots have high confinement potential, enabling them to interact strongly with light and hold electrons and holes.

24 Mar 2023

How are X-Ray and Photoacoustic Imaging used in Gut Analysis?

Gastrointestinal tract or gut imaging and analysis are valuable for clinical and research studies of gastrointestinal disorders. Previously, conventional radiology techniques have been dominant; however, advancements in non-invasive modalities, such as combined x-ray and photoacoustic imaging, have transformed gastrointestinal research.

21 Mar 2023

What is Nonlinear Optics?

Nonlinear optics is the branch of optics that studies the properties and the interaction of light in a medium where the polarization density interacts nonlinearly with the electric field of light.

3 Mar 2023