Winners

MEMS Infinity Challenge - Winners Announcement

After careful deliberation by our distinguished panel of judges, we are thrilled to announce the winners of the MEMS Infinity Challenge Design Contest. These exceptional participants have demonstrated outstanding innovation, technical excellence, and creative vision in their submissions.

Please note that the specific award categories (MEMS Infinity Award - 1 recipient, Special Jury Award - 2 recipients) will be announced at a later date. Congratulations to all our winners!

*Winners listed in alphabetical order

Dr. Sina Sadeghpour (ZeptoNova)

Dr. Sina Sadeghpour, CEO and founder of ZeptoNova, earned his Ph.D. in MEMS from KU Leuven in 2020, specializing in Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasound Transducers (PMUTs). As Research Manager at KU Leuven's Microsystems and Nanotechnology division, he leads advanced PMUT research for medical imaging applications and has been awarded prestigious grants including the EU EIC Transition Grant. In 2024, he founded ZeptoNova, a deep-tech company focused on sensors and actuators, building partnerships across Europe, North America, and East Asia. His comprehensive expertise spans MEMS design, electronics, software, and edge AI technologies, combining entrepreneurial vision with cutting-edge technical innovation. This unique blend of academic excellence, business acumen, and potential for real-world impact made his submission truly outstanding to our judging panel.

Dr. Takashiro Tsukamoto (Tohoku University)

Dr. Takashiro Tsukamoto, Associate Professor in the Department of Robotics at Tohoku University, brings a distinctive combination of industry experience and academic expertise to MEMS research. He received his M.Eng. in Mechanical Physics from Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2002, followed by M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in Nanomechanics from Tohoku University in 2009 and 2012. His professional journey includes valuable industry experience as a research staff member at IHI Corporation from 2002 to 2007. His current research interests encompass MEMS-based inertial sensors, mode-localized vibratory sensors, and micro/nano-scale heat transfer. This multifaceted background spanning fundamental nanomechanics research, practical industrial applications, and advanced sensor development contributed to an exceptional and innovative submission that impressed our judging panel with its technical rigor and commercial viability.

Dr. Tingzhong Xu (Silicon Austria Labs GmbH)

Dr. Tingzhong Xu, Senior Scientist in the Microsystems Division at Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), currently serves as project manager at SAL, leading Work Package 2 in the Listen2Future project and focusing on high-performance acoustic MEMS transducers for emerging applications. His research expertise uniquely spans both hardware (MEMS) and software (signal processing algorithms) aspects of sensing technology. He works across the complete development chain of acoustic MEMS devices, including microphones, PMUTs, and CMUTs, with applications spanning industrial, biomedical, and consumer electronics. Dr. Xu actively explores innovative multimodal sensing approaches and advocates for on-chip integration of MEMS acoustic sensors with other multi-physics sensing technologies. His comprehensive approach to MEMS development, from fundamental research to practical implementation, showcases the versatility and technical excellence that characterizes his award-winning contribution to the field.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all participants for their dedication and innovative contributions to the field of MEMS technology. The quality of submissions this year has been truly exceptional, making the judging process both challenging and inspiring. We look forward to seeing how these talented individuals will continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in MEMS design.

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