Loren Rieth

Loren Rieth

Associate Professor

Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering

Office
ESB 745
Phone
304-293-3326

Biography

Loren Rieth is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering at West Virginia University. His research encompasses basic and translational neural interfaces, (Bio)MEMS, harsh environment sensors, thin film materials, microfabrication, materials characterization, applied surface science, electronic materials, and solar cells.

Rieth received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Florida (2001) and his B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Johns Hopkins University (1994).

Research Interests

Neural interfaces(Bio)MEMSHarsh environment sensorsThin film materialsMicrofabricationMaterials characterizationApplied surface scienceElectronic materialsSolar cells