The SENS group aims to develop a new class of bioelectronic systems based on soft electronic nanomaterials, which are engineered through the convergence of advanced chemical synthesis, material design, and integration processes. Our research focuses on creating next-generation platforms that seamlessly interface with the human body by leveraging the unique mechanical softness and biocompatibility of nanomaterials. The scope of our work encompasses a wide range of applications, including wearable sensors for continuous health monitoring, energy devices, implantable and skin-interfaced medical devices for therapeutic and diagnostic use, and wireless communication systems that enable real-time data transmission and remote health analytics. By combining soft electronic materials with system-level engineering, we aim to push the boundaries of bioelectronics to realize intelligent, unobtrusive, and highly functional biomedical systems.
A new class of soft functional materials for stretchable wireless electronics enables stable wireless communication under mechanical deformation by controlling electromagnetic fields through stretchable dielectric composites. These materials maintain consistent permittivity during stretching, allowing reliable antenna performance. In parallel, stretchable conductive composites are developed for antenna elements and circuit interconnects, ensuring electrical stability. Together, they support the design of fully flexible, skin-conformal wireless systems for applications in wearable and bio-integrated electronics.
Bio-interfaced materials for translational skin-integrated bioelectronics focus on developing highly soft ionic materials with tunable mechanical and electrical properties for seamless integration with the skin. Our goal is to not only optimize these properties but also incorporate the materials into functional systems such as electrotactile haptic interfaces and electrophysiological sensors (ECG, EMG, EEG etc.) for medical applications. This approach enables the development of soft, skin-conformal bioelectronic devices for next-generation healthcare.
Printable electronic materials for next-generation electronics focus on integrating functional nanocomposites with scalable printing techniques to fabricate advanced electronic systems. Printing offers a low-cost, industry-compatible process capable of patterning and structuring electronic materials with high precision. By combining printable nanocomposite materials with these processes, our goal is to develop new classes of wearable systems with enhanced functionality and form factor. This research supports the realization of future technologies for high-density integration in circuits, devices, and displays.