
Professor Lv Miao
Ph.D. Supervisor
Email: lm@xmu.edu.cn
Address: Room 303, Yi Xuan Hall, Xiamen University
Research Interests
Research areas include the application of two-dimensional materials in optoelectronics, sensors, and micro-analysis instruments. Worked at the Micro-Nano Center of the 13th Research Institute of China Electronics Technology Group Corporation from 1995 to 2005, served as Deputy Director (2001-2005), Professor-level Senior Engineer (2006), Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, from January 2006 to January 2007, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, from February 2007 to September 2009. Has served as the principal investigator for multiple projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation, National Defense Pre-research, new product development projects, National Defense Key Fund, 863 Program, etc. Received the Second Prize of National Defense Science and Technology Progress twice, the Third Prize of National Defense Science and Technology Progress three times, and the Second Prize of Science and Technology Progress from the Ministry of Information Industry once. Selected for the Fujian Province Higher Education New Century Excellent Talents Support Program, served as an expert representative of the IE47 working group, participating in the formulation of international standards such as MEMS terminology for the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on behalf of China.
Patents
1. Tianhong Cui and Miao Lu, "Flexible Sensors for Medical Devices", US Patent Application No. 61/235,937, July 2010.
2. A method for preparing a phase change enhanced graphene radiator, ZL201910026599.9, Authorized Announcement Date: 2020.10.9
3. A phase change graphene thermal pad, its preparation method and application, ZL201910026603.1, Authorized Announcement Date: 2020.5.21
4. A liquid detection device prepared with a 3D printed mold that can absorb and test immediately, ZL201511015457.0, Authorized Announcement Date: 2018.6.5
5. A multifunctional direct current power supply charging socket compatible with building integrated photovoltaic power generation systems, 201310744493.5, Authorized Announcement Date: 2016.9.28
6. A micro hybrid spectrometer, 201310456561.8, Authorized Announcement Date: 2016.2.22
7. A method for manufacturing a curved zoom focal length compound eye microlens located at the top of an imaging fiber, 201410505556.6, Authorized Announcement Date: 2016.2.5
8. A method for manufacturing compound eye lenses with different focal lengths on curved surfaces, 201310687909.4, Authorized Announcement Date: 2015.2.18
9. A Raman spectrometer chip using an arrayed waveguide grating, 201110358166.7, Authorized Announcement Date: 2014.4.1
10. A Raman spectrometer chip for improving spectral resolution near characteristic peaks, 201110359275.0, Authorized Announcement Date: 2014.1.20
11. An integrated micro-Raman fiber optic spectrometer, 201010509946.2, Authorized Announcement Date: 2012.07.04
12. A bulk silicon processing method using V-groove dielectric isolation, 03143278.6, Authorized Announcement Date: 2006.2.8
13. A fully dry etching method for manufacturing silicon wafers, 03112020.2, Authorized Announcement Date: 2006.03.29
14. A fully dry etching micromachining method based on silicon-silicon bonding, 03143281.6, Authorized Announcement Date: 2005.9.7
15. A method for manufacturing mercury-style micromechanical inertial switches, ZL01.1.42036.7
Selected Publications
(1) Kai Zheng, Longkai Yang, Haowei Liu, Xinyi Chen, Xin Li and Miao Lu, Flexible Stacked Perovskite Photodetectors for High-Efficiency Multicolor Fluorescence Detection. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces (2023), 15, 34, 40799–40808,https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c06793
(2) Dongshi Zhao, Danyun Wang, Huanhuan Liu, Yulong Zhang, Jiaqin Wang, Xinyi Chen, and Miao Lu, Fast In-Field Determination of Trace Fe Ion in Steam-Water for Safety Management of Thermal Electric Power Plants. IEEE Sensors Journal, 23, 12, (2023)12519-12525
(3) Chu Cheng,Yixin Zhang,Hongyu Chen, Yulong Zhang, Xinyi Chen, Miao Lu, Reduced graphene oxide-wrapped La0·8Sr0·2MnO3 microspheres sensing electrode for highly sensitive nitrite detection. Talanta (2023) 260, 124644
(4) Jin Wang, Zhixiao Liu, Baihua Qu, Zhipeng Li, Yiming Zhang, Chunliu Xu, Zhao Chen, Qingshui Xie, Ming-Sheng Wang, Miao Lu, Junmei Zhao, Jingfeng Wang, Dong-Liang Peng, Fusheng Pan, Yong-Sheng Hu, g-C3N4 in situ derived ionic-electronic dual-conducting interlayer with N-rich sites for long lifespan sodium metal anodes, Energy Storage Materials (2023) 59, 102793
(5) Deng Long, Jia Liu, Hongyu Chen, Pei Liu, Kai Zheng, Yibo Zeng, Xinyi Chen, Shuang Li, Miao Lu, Electronegative diversity induced built-in electric field in a single phased MoSxSeyNz for enhanced visible photocatalytic CO2 reduction. Applied Catalysis B: Environmental (2023) 330, 122625
(6) Yisen Wang, Haowei Liu, Pei Liu, Wenlong Lu, Jingqin Cui, Xinyi Chen, Miao Lu, Energy efficient synaptic device based on planar structure h-BN memristor. Journal of Alloys and Compounds(2022)99 (15), 164775
(7) Ang Xu, Pei Liu, Hongyu Chen, Deng Long, Miao Lu, Xinyi Chen, A composite graphene aerogel for real-time degradation of low-concentration ozone: The synergetic effect of defects, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (2022) 10 (3) 107530
(8) Kai Zheng, Longkai Yang, Haowei Liu, Jiaqin Wang, Jingqin Cui, Xinyi Chen, Xin Li and Miao Lu, Stacked perovskite photodetectors for multi-color fluorescence detection. J. Mater. Chem. C (2022) 10, 321-328
(9) Yisen Wang, Zhifang Huang, Xinyi Chen and Miao Lu, Building resistive switching memory having supersteep switching slope with in-plane boron nitride. Nanotechnology (2022) 33 125202
(10) Deng Long, Jia Liu, Lin Bai, Longfei Yan, Huanhuan Liu, Zhijun Feng, LingLing Zheng, Xinyi Chen, Shuang Li, and Miao Lu,Continuously Selective Photocatalytic CO2 Fixation via Controllable S/Se Ratio in a TiO2-MoSxSey Dual-Excitation Heterostructured Nanotree. ACS Photonics (2020) 7, 3394−3400
(11) Huanhuan Liu, Ang Xu, Zhijun Feng, Deng Long, Xinyi Chen, Miao Lu,pH-dependent fluorescent quenching of graphene oxide quantum dots: Towards hydroxyl. Materials Science & Engineering B 260 (2020) 114627
(12) Deng Long, Jian Peng, Huanhuan Liu, Zhijun Feng, Lun Chen, Xinyi Chen, Miao Lu, Graphene oxide discarded solution for high surface area photocatalyst. Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells (2020) 209, 110446, 1-6.
(13) Beichen Lin, Jin Xu, Cecilia Yu, Luodan Chen, Miao Lu, Xing Xie, A multi-parameter in-situ water quality analyzer based on a portable document scanner and 3D printed self-sampling cells. Analytica Chimica Acta (2020) 1101 176-183
(14) Beichen Lin, Jin Xu, Kunning Lin, Mingpo Li, and Miao Lu, Low-Cost Automatic Sensor for in Situ Colorimetric Detection of Phosphate and Nitrite in Agricultural Water. ACS sensors (2018) 3, 2541-2549.
(15) Tun Wang, Daohui Ou, Huanhuan Liu, Shusen Jiang, Wanying Huang, Xiaoliang Fang, Xinyi Chen, Miao Lu, Thermally Conductive Boron Nitride Nanosheet Composite Paper as a Flexible Printed Circuit Board. ACS applied nano materials (2018) 1, 4, 1705-1712.
(16) Hongchen Guo, Deng Long, Zongmin Zheng, Xinyi Chen, Alan M C Ng and Miao Lu, Defect-enhanced performance of a 3D graphene anode in a lithium-ion battery. Nanotechnology (2017) 28, 505402.
(17) Beichen Lin, Zhiqiang Xu, Jiaqin Wang, Miao Lu,“A low-cost water quality monitoring prototype device with embeddedchromogenic reagent capsules and dynamic colorimetric detection” Sensors and Actuators B 252 (2017) 24–29
(18) Fei Wang, Xueqin Lv, Guokun Liu, Xiaobin Cui and Miao Lu, “785 nm grating-coupled external-cavity laser for shifted-excitation Raman difference spectroscopy”, Journal of Optical Technology, 84, 2, (2017) 89-94
(19) Yang Yang, Junyang Liu, Jueting Zheng, Miao Lu, Jia Shi, Wenjing Hong, Fangzu Yang, Zhongqun Tian, “Promising electroplating solution for facile fabrication of Cu quantum point contact”, Nano Research (2017) 1-10
(20) Tun Wang, Hong-chen Guo, Xin-yi Chen, Miao Lu “Low-temperature thermal reduction of suspended graphene oxide film for electrical sensing of DNA-hybridization”, Materials Science and Engineering C (2017) 72, 62–68.
(21) Shengfeng Deng, Yulong Zhang, Shusen Jiang, and Miao Lu,“Fabrication of three-dimensional silicon structure with smooth curved surfaces”J. Micro/Nanolith. MEMS MOEMS (2016) 15(3), 034503,
(22) Yifan Li, Beichen Lin, Likai Ge,1 Hongchen Guo, Xinyi Chen and Miao Lu, “Real-time spectroscopic monitoring of photocatalytic activity promoted by graphene in a microfluidic reactor” (2016)Sci Rep.;6: 28803.
(23) Chen, X. Y., Guo, H. C., Wang, T., Lu, M. & Wang, T. H. In-situ fabrication of reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/ZnO heterostructure: surface functional groups induced electrical properties. Electrochim Acta (2016)196, 558-564
(24) J. Zheng, L. Zhang, A V Kretinin, S V Morozov, Y. Wang, T. Wang, X. Li, F. Ren, J. Zhang, C. Lu, J. Chen, M. Lu, H Wang, A K Geim and K S Novoselov, High thermal conductivity of hexagonal boron nitride laminates, (2016)2D Materials, 3, 1, 011004
(25) Tun Wang, Ze-Zhi Zheng, Xing-Xing Feng, Hong Chen, Miao Lu, “Electrical sensing of DNA-hybridization using two-port network based on suspended carbon nanotube membrane”, Biomed Microdevices, (2015)17, 6, 103 (7 pp)
(26) Shengfeng Deng, Jinke Lyu, Hongda Sun, Xiaobin Cui, Tun Wang, Miao Lu, “Fabrication of a chirped artificial compound eye for endoscopic imaging fiber bundle by dose-modulated laser lithography and subsequent thermal reflow” Optical Engineering (2015)54(3), 033105
(27) Hongda Sun, ShengFeng Deng, Xiaobin Cui, Miao Lu, “Fabrication of microlens arrays with varied focal lengths on curved surfaces using electrostatic deformed template”. J. Micromech. Microeng. 24, 065008 (6pp), 2014
(28) Yaqin Cheng, Hongda Sun, Xiaobin Cui, ShengFeng Deng, Miao Lu, “Combined optical dispersion by prism and arrayed waveguide grating with multiple diffraction orders for Raman spectrometer” Optics and Spectroscopy, 117, 3 pp. 480-485, 2014
(29) Tun Wang, Liu Bin, Shusen Jiang, Hao Rong, Miao Lu, “A local bottom-gate structure with low parasitic capacitance for dielectrophoresis assembly and electrical characterization of suspended nanomaterials” , J. Micromech. Microeng. 24, 055025 (7pp) 2014
(30) Hao Rong, Wei-Qing Lin, Jin-Cheng Zheng, Miao Lu,“Thermal characterization of a bridge-link carbon nanotubes array used as a thermal adhesive”International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives pp.4958–63,2014
(31) Zhao Wu,Qing-na Wang, Hong-da Sun and Miao Lu,“Shape-controllable polymeric microlens array duplicated by electrostatic force deformed template”,Optical Engineering 52(6),063401,2013
(32) Hao Rong, Baoming Wang, Lichao Sun, Huiqiong Wang, Miao Lu, “Fluidic aligned, dense SWNTs arrays as potential die adhesive and thermal interface material”, Soldering & Surface Mount Technology, 25(1), pp. 45-50,2013
(33) Feng Zhu, Jiawei Yan, Miao Lu, Yongliang Zhou, Yang Yang and Bingwei Mao,“A strategy for selective detection based on interferent depleting and redox cycling using the plane-recessed microdisk array electrodes”, Electrochimica Acta 56,pp. 8101-8107, 2011.
(34) Yang, Yang, Chen, Zhaobin), Liu, Junyang, Lu, Miao, Yang, Dezhi, Yang, Fangzu, Tian, Zhongqun, “An electrochemically assisted mechanically controllable break junction approach for single molecule junction conductance measurements”, Nano Research, 4, 12, 1199-1207, 2011
(35) Yang Yang, Jun-Yang Liu, Zhao-Bin Chen, Jing-Hua Tian, Xi Jin, Bo Liu, Xiulan Li, Zhong-Zi Luo, Miao Lu, Fang-Zu Yang, Nongjian Tao and Zhong-Qun Tian, “Conductance histogram evolution of an EC-MCBJ fabricated Au atomic point contact”, Nanotechnology, 22, 27, 275313, 2011
(36) Yi Luo, Miao Lu, and Tianhong Cui “A Polymer-Based Bidirectional Micropump Driven by a PZT Bimorph”, Journal of Microsystem Technologies,17, 3, pp. 430-409, 2011
(37) Miao Lu, Jijun Xiong and Tianhong Cui,“A Flexible Tri-Axis Contact Force Sensor for Tubular Medical Device Applications” J. Micromech. Microeng. 21, 035004 (8pp), 2011
(38) Miao Lu, Xuekun Lu, Min-Woo Jang, Stephen A. Campbell, and Tianhong Cui,“Characterization of Carbon Nanotube Nanoswitches with Gigahertz Resonance Frequency and Low Pull-in Voltages Using Electrostatic Force Microscopy” J. Micromech. Microeng. 20, 105016 (7pp), 2010
(39) Miao Lu, M-W. Jang, S. A. Campbell, T. H. Cui, “aligned dense single-walled carbon nanotube beams and cantilevers for nanoelectromechanical systems applications”, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B 28(3), pp. 522-526, 2010
(40) Miao Lu, Dongjin Lee, Taiho Yeomx, Tianhong Cui, “Micro Tactile Sensors with a Suspended and Oriented Single Walled Carbon Nanotube Beam Embedded in Polydimethylsiloxane Elastomer” Sensors Letters. Vol. 8, 639–644, 2010
(41) Miao Lu, M-W. Jang, G. Haugstad, S. A. Campbell, T. H. Cui, “Well-aligned and suspended single-walled carbon nanotube film: Directed self-assembly, patterning, and characterization” Appl. Phys. Lett. 94, 261903, 2009
(42) Miao Lu, Dongjin Lee, Wei Xue,and Tianhong Cui “Flexible and Disposable Immunosensor based on Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembled Carbon Nanotubes and Biomolecules” Sensors & Actuators A Volume 150, Issue 2, pp. 280-285, 2009
(43) Li, Li; Zhao, Zhengping; Zhang, Zhiguo; Guo, Wensheng; Lu, Miao; Yang, Ruixia “Development of a MEMS-based RF low-phase-noise voltage controlled oscillator” 半导体学报, v 27, n 5, May, p 900-904 , 2006
(44) Shan F Q, Lu Miao, Gao B X “Rectangular Increasing Distance Spiral Slots (RIDSS) PBG Applied to MEMS Frequency-Reconfigurable Antenna Design” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters Vol.47, Issue.4, page 394-395, 2005
(45) R. H. Guo, Z. P. Zhao and Miao Lu, “Retention Model of Single-Electron Memory (SEM) Using Disintegration Theory” International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation, 2005, v.6 n.4, 431-434.
Guo, Rong-Hui; Zhao, Zheng-Ping; Hao, Yue; Liu, Yu-Gui; Wu, Yi-Bin; Lu, Miao “Realization and Output Characteristics Analysis of the Multiple Islands Single-Electron Transistors “ 物理学报, v 54, n 4, April, 2005, p 1804-1808
(47) Lu,shuhai; Luo, Rong; Yang, Yongjun; Lu, Miao; “Application of SDB technique in a MEMS accelerometer” 机械工程学报 2005, 12(s), 434-436
(48) Luo, Rong; Xu, Aidong; Wang, Wei; Lu, Miao; “Realization of a rapid micro oscillating PCR chip 机械工程学报 2005, 12(s), 88-90
(49) Li, Qian; Zhao,Rihua; Lu,Miao; Hu, Xiaodong; “Design and realization of a low loss X-Band RF MEMS bandpass filter” 机械工程学报 2005, 12(s), 231-234
(50) Lin, Haifeng; Lu, Miao; Yang, Yongjun; Shi, Qian; En, Yunfei; “Reliability considerations and experiments of MEMS capacitive accelerometers” 机械工程学报 2005, 12(s), 231-234
(51) Lu Miao, Zhao Zhengping, Hu Xiaodong, Zou Xuefeng, Guo Hejun “Microelectromechanical System Switching Isolation Amplifier for Low Frequency Measurement” Journal of Microlithography, Microfabrication, and Microsystems, 2004, July, 467-471.
(52) Lu miao, Zhao Zhengping, Lou Jianzhong, Gu Hongming, Hu Xiaodong, Li Qian “Thermal Effects and RF Power Handling of a DC-5GHz MEMS Switch” 半导体学报, 2004, 25(7), 749-755.英文版
(53) Lou, Jianzhong; Zhao, Zhengping; Yang, Ruixia; Lu, Miao; Hu, Xiaodong, “DC-to-32 GHz 2 bit MEMS phase shifter” 半导体学报, 2004, 25 (11) p 1386-1390
(54) Gu, Hongming; Lu, Miao; Liang, chunguang; Gao Baoxing; “MEMS class E amplifier” 半导体学报, v 24, n 4, April, 2003, p 401-405
(55) Lu Miao, Zhao Zhengping, Hu Xiaodong, Zou Xuefeng, Lin Haifeng and Guo Ronghui “Adaptive Contact for Improving the Behavior of Silicon MEMS Switches”. J. Micromech. Microeng. 2002, 12, 696-701.
(56) Miao Lu, Yan-Jun Zhao, Xiao-Dong Hu, Xue-Feng Zou, Zheng-Ping Zhao, “Measurement of Adhesive Force between Micro Surfaces With a Novel Micro Leverage Structure” International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation, 2002, 3(3), 419-422.
(57) Xiao-Dong Hu, Jing Pan, Miao Lu, Xue-Feng Zou, Hai-Feng Lin, “Failure Mechanisms of a Micro Fabricated Relay” International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation 2002, 3(3), 361-364.
(58) Cui Tianhong, Zhou Zhaoying, Wang Xiaohao, Ye Xiongying, Yang Yue, Zhang Wendong, Lu Miao, Zhao Yanjun “Key Technologies of Thermally Actuated Silicon Micropump” 机械工程学报 1999, 35(1), 39-42
(59) Yao Yahong, Gao Zhongyu, Lu Miao, Zhao Yongjun, Zhao Yanjun “Study on Fabrication of Micromechanical Inertial Instruments with Bulk Silicon Dissolved Wafer Process”: 清华大学学报 1998, 38(11), 12-15.
(60) Yao Yahong; Zhao Yongjun; Lu Miao; Pi Shun; Li Jiang; Zhao Yanjun “High Aspect Ratio Trench Etching of Si using CCl2Fe2O2 Gas Mixture” 半导体学报 1998, 19(7), 542-547.
International Conference Paper:
(1) Y. Cheng, S. Deng, Y. Xu, M. Lu*, “Design and Simulation of arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) for micro Raman spectrometer”, Proc. of SPIE, Vol.8419, p.841908, 2012
(2) Z. Wu, H. Sun, S. Jiang, M. Lu*, “Free-form polymeric micro lens array molded by electrostatic force deformed template”, Proc. of SPIE, Vol.8418, p.841807, 2012
(3) B. Wang, H. Rong, and M. Lu*, “Well Aligned Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube (SWNT) Film as a Building Block for MEMS/NEMS Devices” ECS Trans. 44 (1), pp1381-1384, 2012
(4) H. Rong, B. Wang, M. Lu*, “Fluidic aligned, dense SWNTs arrays as potential die adhesive and thermal interface material”, Proc. - Int. Symp. Adv. Packag. Mater. pp. 440-445, 2011
(5) Jang, M.W.; Lu, M.; Cui, T.; Campbell, S.A.; “A 1.6 GHz NEMS actuator built from carbon nanotube layer by layer composite films” Device Research Conference(DRC)2009, PA, USA, June , pp. 29-30,2009
(6) Miao Lu, Dongjin Lee, Taiho Yeomx, Tianhong Cui, “Fabrication of Micro Tactile Sensor With Suspended, Oriented Single Wall Nanotube Beam Embeded In PDMS Elastomer” Transducers’2009, Denver, June, pp. 457-460, 2009
(7) MinWoo jang, Miao Lu, Tianhong Cui, Stephen A. Campbell, “Functional 1.6 GHZ MEMS switch using aligned composite CNT membrane by dielectrophoretic self-assembly” Transducers’2009, Denver, June, pp.912-915, 2009
(8) Miao Lu, Dongjin Lee, Wei Xue,and Tianhong Cui “Flexible Flexible and Disposable Immunosensor based on Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembled Carbon Nanotubes and Biomolecules” IEEE MEMS 2008, Tucson, U.S.A pp 188-191, 2008
(9) Miao Lu, Amine Bermark and Yi-Kuen Lee “ Fabrication Technology of Piezoresistive Conductive PDMS for Micro Fingerprint Sensors” IEEE MEMS 2007, Kobe, Japan, pp.413-416, Jan 21-25, 2007
(10) J. Lu, M. Lu, A. Bermak and Y.-K. Lee, “Study of Piezoresistance Effect of Carbon Nanotube-PDMS Composite Materials for Nanosensors,” IEEE Nano 2007, Hong Kong, pp.1240-1243, Aug 2-5, 2007
(11) Guo, Rong-Hui; Zhao, Zheng-Ping; Lu, Miao, “Analysis of the tunnel junction current” Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, v 5774, Fifth International Conference on Thin Film Physics and Applications, 2005, p 551-554
(12) Jianzhong Lou,Zhengping Zhao, Yang Ruixia, Miao Lu, Xiaodong Hu “A novel DMTL MEMS Phase Shifter” The 4th International Conference on Microwave and Millimeter Wave Technology, Beijing, China August, 2004
(13) Jianzhong Lou,Zhengping Zhao, Yang Ruixia, Miao Lu, Xiaodong Hu “A DC-to-32GHz 2-Bit MEMS Phase Shifter” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Symposium, June20~25,2004. Monterey, California June, 2004, pp2867~2870.
(14) Zhengping Zhao, Miao Lu, Shuanqing Li, Yongjun Yang and Yongqing Xu, “MOEMS Devices Based on Developing MEMS Process” SODC’2002 March 10-16 2002, Stuttgart, Germany
(15) Lu Miao, Hu Xiaodong, Zou Xuefeng, Guo Hejun, Zhao Zhengping “An Alternative Silicon Dissolved Process to Prevent Adhesion by “Liquid Bridge”” in Proc. Pacific Rim Workshop on transducers and Micro/Nano Technologies, Xia’Men, China, Aug. 2002.
(16) Xiaodong Hu, Miao Lu, Maohui Hou, Qingguo He, Cuizhuo Gao, Xiwei Bai, Zhengping Zhao “A Compact Serial RF MEMS Switch for S-band Application” Solid-State and Integrated-Circuit Technology, 2001. Proceedings. 6th International Conference, Vol 2, 2001, 733 –738.
(17) Lu Miao, Zhao Zhengping, Hu Maodong, Guo Hejun, Zou Xuefeng, Liu Yanqing, Yang Yong “Testing and Analysis of Lifetime of a Vertical Bulk MEMS switch” Solid-State and Integrated-Circuit Technology, 2001. Proceedings. 6th International Conference, Oct. 2001.