Energy Harvesting Smart Materials and Bioelectronics

My research encompasses a broad spectrum of scientific and engineering fields, including advanced nanomaterials and devices, bio-piezoelectric and triboelectric materials, bioelectronics, magnetoelectric biomedical implants, magnetic field and ultrasound-based wireless power transfer, cell and tissue engineering, biomaterials, and wearable electronics.

One area of focus is the development of magnetoelectric devices that operate under both magnetic fields and ultrasound, capable of generating high power within safety limits and offering ultrahigh power output. Additionally, I investigate self-repairing synthetic materials, which are traditionally soft, amorphous, and dependent on external stimuli or prolonged contact for healing. My work reveals that a specific class of organic crystals, due to their piezoelectric properties, can autonomously self-heal within milliseconds, achieving crystallographic precision without external intervention. Moreover, I am exploring biocompatible and biodegradable piezoelectric and triboelectric energy harvesters for biomedical applications, particularly as sensors or stimulators, and potentially for drug delivery systems. These materials offer promising advancements in the field of medical devices and healthcare technologies.