Project Nanomanufacturing of biomaterial-based wearable sensors Program First Year Investigators Undergraduate Research Program Term 12-Month 2023 Status Closed Research Area Wearable sensors, biomaterials, nanotechnology Description Wearable sensors have the potential to revolutionize healthcare by allowing continuous monitoring of vital signs, activity levels, and other health-related parameters. They can be used for early detection of health problems, monitoring of chronic conditions, and improving overall health and wellness. In this regard, the use of biomaterials has several advantages. They are biocompatible, meaning that they do not cause harm or toxicity when in contact with biological systems. They also present properties that meet the physiological requirements such as flexibility and stretchability, making them well-suited for use in wearable sensors. Nanomanufacturing techniques allow for the precise control of the size and shape of these biomaterials, enabling the creation of sensors with high sensitivity and accuracy. The development of such sensors could lead to earlier detection and treatment of health problems, better management of chronic conditions, improved overall health outcomes and wellness. In this project we aim to fabricate and characterize wearable sensors that will be applied to multiple dimensions of health care. We will explore a diverse range of unprecedent nanomaterials, techniques of manufacturing, architectures, designs, and applications to achieve the best performance at the human-machine interface. Supervisor Wenzhuo Wu Mentor Pedro Henrique de Souza Barbosa Type of work required The student will execute the following tasks:
- To learn the research literature on related topics.
- To fabricate sensors by nanomanufacturing techniques.
- To characterize the electrical and mechanical properties of the sensors.
- To characterize the physical-chemical and structural properties of the sensors.
- To integrate the sensors at the human-machine interface.
Websites Qualifications Engineering majors in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields are desirable. Self-motivated, fast-learning students with good communication will be strongly considered. Credit Hours 2 Weekly Hours 6 (estimated)