Hydrogels provide softness and biocompatibility that make them ideal for interfacing with biological tissues and skin. We develop next-generation hydrogels with extreme properties, including softness, toughness, electrical/thermal conductivity, and environmental resilience, enabling applications in healthcare, energy, and wearable technologies. 

Papers: Advanced Science 12 (12), 2500397 (2025), Biomaterials 314, 122862 (2025), ACS Sensors 9 (2), 662-673 (2024), Advanced Materials Technologies 9 (2), 2301398 (2024)

Composites that integrate organic and inorganic components combine the flexibility of polymers with the functionality of inorganic materials, enabling unique mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. We design multifunctional composites that deliver both flexibility and performance, advancing applications in wearable sensors and efficient energy harvesting systems.

Papers: Small e0476 (2025), ACS Applied Materials Interfaces 15 (49), 56760-56773 (2024), Journal of Materials Chemistry C 5 (35), 8974-8980  (2017), Applied Sciences 10 (24), 8780 (2020)

The integration of materials and devices into wearables paves the way for advanced sensors, offering powerful tools for biomedical research and new opportunities in clinical medicine. We pioneer innovative approaches to clinical needs by designing wearable sensing systems that deliver meaningful diagnostic insights.

Papers: Advanced Science 12 (12), 2500397 (2025), Small e0476 (2025), Biomaterials 314, 122862 (2025), Biosensors and Bioelectronics, 118073 (2025), ACS Sensors 9 (2), 662-673 (2024), Advanced Materials Technologies 9 (2), 2301398 (2024)

Energy harvesting technologies convert energy into usable power, offering sustainable solutions for self-powered devices. We develop advanced materials to enable efficient energy harvesting.

Papers: Journal of Materials Chemistry C 5 (35), 8974-8980  (2017), 5 (35), 8974-8980  (2017), ACS Nano 13 (11), 13317-13324, (2019), Nano Energy 78 105197 (2020) 

Human–machine interfaces enable intuitive communication between humans and devices by translating biological signals into actionable commands. We design interfaces to control robotic hands, allowing precise and responsive movements that support advanced prosthetics and assistive technologies. 

Papers: ACS Applied Materials Interfaces 15 (49), 56760-56773 (2024)

Nanomaterials, with their unique size-dependent properties, offer unprecedented opportunities for enhancing electrical and thermal performance in advanced wearable and energy systems. We develop unique nanomaterial-based designs to enable multifunctional applications in healthcare, energy, and wearable technologies.

Papers: Small e0476 (2025), ACS Applied Materials Interfaces 15 (49), 56760-56773 (2024). Journal of Materials Chemistry C 5 (35), 8974-8980  (2017), ACS Nano 13 (11), 13317-13324, (2019), Nano Energy 78 105197 (2020), Current Applied Physics 20 (1), 43-48, (2020)

Simulation provides an efficient way to study complex systems by modeling real-world phenomena and predicting outcomes under various conditions. We establish simulations of the mechanical and electrical behavior of materials under diverse external conditions to optimize their performance and reliability.

Papers:  Advanced Science 12 (12), 2500397 (2025), Small e0476 (2025), ACS Applied Materials Interfaces 15 (49), 56760-56773 (2024)

Machine learning provides powerful tools to analyze complex datasets by identifying patterns and predicting outcomes beyond human capability. We develop machine learning models to classify health conditions from physiological data, enabling accurate and reliable monitoring in real-world environments.