Our research focuses on developing solutions to important problems in electronics systems for industrial and medical applications using novel functional materials and device architectures. Lately, we have demonstrated new classes of micro-LED displays, electronic skins, and implantable medical devices using inorganic single-crystalline semiconductor nanomembrane technologies.
1. Three-dimensionally integrated electronics
Freestanding single-crystalline III-V, III-N, IV semiconductors and complex oxide membranes
Layer transfer, wafer bonding
Compact multifunctional electronic systems
Micro-LED-based near-eye displays, 3D computing architectures, sensor/processors
2. Flexible electronics
Single-crystalline semiconductor membrane-based optoelectronic devices, sensors for convenient interfacing with skin
Flexible, convenient, long-term stable bio-integration
Passive wireless communication
Light-based sensing, therapy
3. Implantable electronics
Neural interfaces and medical devices
Biophysical sensors based on MEMS; electrical/optical stimulators
Flexible, low-modulus systems for minimization of immune response
Bioresorbable materials and devices for elimination of secondary surgeries