My research aims to develop miniaturised biomedical imaging systems based on the integration of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) and micro-optics. My research interests in this direction include the miniaturisation and combination of multiple imaging modalities for 3D real-time monitoring of functional biomedical processes. Further research interests of mine are also further integrations of MEMS in optical systems and miniaturised sensors for biomedical applications. I am currently a member of the Optical Society (OSA) and IEEE.

• Miniaturised light sheet microscopy
• Photoacoustic imaging
• Optical MEMS for biomedical imaging
• Optical MEMS for quantum optics
• MEMS microphones
• MEMS sensors

• R. Bauer and D. Uttamchandani, “MEMS micromirror based light sheet generator for biomedical imaging” in IEEE Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, Santa Fe, NM, 2017, pp. 129-130. DOI:10.1109/OMN.2017.8051499
• A. Paterson, R. Bauer, L. Li, W. Lubeigt and D. Uttamchandani, “Range extension of a bimorph varifocal micromirror through actuation by a Peltier element,” IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, Vol. 21 (4), pp. 72-78, Jul. 2015. DOI:10.1109/JSTQE.2014.2381464
• R. Bauer, A. Paterson, C. Clark, D. Uttamchandani and W. Lubeigt, “Output characteristics of Q-switched solid-state lasers using intracavity MEMS micromirrors,” IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, Vol. 21 (1), pp. 356-363, Jan. 2015. DOI:10.1109/JSTQE.2014.2345700
• R. Bauer, G. Stewart, W. Johnstone, E. Boyd and M. Lengden, “A 3D-printed miniature gas cell for photoacoustic spectroscopy of trace gases,” Optics Letters, Vol. 39 (16), pp. 4796-4799, Aug. 2014. DOI:10.1364/OL.39.004796