Dr. Michael Mayer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Mayer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. He holds a Diploma in Physics (1994) and a PhD in Technical Sciences (2000) from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich). With prior experience as a senior R&D engineer at ESEC in Switzerland, Michael has led various projects with companies including Microbonds Inc., Intel Corp., and Tesla. His research focuses on advanced bonding methods for microsensor tools and biological materials, as well as studies in experimental mechanics with new materials. Michael serves on the executive committee for the IEEE Electronics Components Technology Conference and has co-authored numerous technical publications and patents. His academic group conducts research in collaboration with industry partners, preparing graduate students for successful careers in the field of engineering.

Research Interests

Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Bonding Techniques Microsensors Reliability Engineering

Experience

Senior R&D Engineer

2000-01-01 — 2004-01-01

ESEC • Switzerland

Led research and development projects as a senior engineer at a semiconductor equipment manufacturer.

Patents

Method producing wedge-wedge wire connection

TW200529397A 2006-01-21

Method calibration wire bonder

US6739496B2 2004-05-25

Method calibration wire bonder

US6648205B2 2003-11-18

Courses

BME 282 - Materials Science Biomedical Engineers MTE 111 - Structure Properties Materials MTE 482 - Mechatronics Engineering Project MTE 436 - Welding Joining Processes MTE 538 - Welding Design, Fabrication Quality Control MTE 596 - Special Topics Mechanical Engineering MTE 735 - Special Topics - Welding Joining

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.