8.2: Presentation session: Welcome/administrative comments: “Overview of measurement science at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory”

Measurements science involves R&D associated with electronics, sensors, signals, patterns, informatics, and communications to develop methods, devices, instruments, and systems that interact with the world to interpret data, provide understanding, and impart control. The Oak Ridge National Laboratory has a long history of sensor technology and instrument development that supports important national missions of basic science, energy security, and human health. In particular, the Measurement Science and Systems Engineering Division has been working in areas of biomedical science and technology that addresses a broad range of measurement challenges such as neuron characterization, biological holographic microscopy, small animal anatomical and functional imaging, and telemedical paradigms for the early detection of blinding eye disease. At the core of all of these applications is the need to design, develop, and validate robust and reliable measurement technologies. Dr. Tobin will briefly review the challenges and opportunities this field provides to the research community today with an emphasis on his experience at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.