Description: Characterization of electrochemical gas sensor arrays requires investigators to perform batteries of complex lab experiments in which a huge number of variables are relevant.
Performing meaningful analysis of these experiments requires careful control of the input conditions and detailed bookkeeping that connects the raw datasets with information about their
origins, purpose, and associated equipment. To address these needs, we are developing a software system for the design and computer-controlled execution of electrochemical experiments which collates raw electrical sensor measurements, executable procedure definitions, and secondary data such as device materials and environmental conditions. The system leverages a number of modern web technologies to facilitate modularity and enable features such as remote control, real-time data monitoring, and experiment sharing. The framework's capabilities are sufficiently general to be adapted to many other experimental fields and provides a tool for collaborative and reproducible research in any scientific discipline, helping to connect research labs to the emerging internet of things.
Investigators: Sam Boling