Research

Current Projects

Plant integrated bioelectronics

Development of printed self-healable, gel-based electronic systems and their use as tissue implants for monitoring plant health. 

Printed electronics for precision agriculture

Integration of multianalyte printed soil sensors, including pH, oxygen content, ion concentration, and enzyme concentration to determine nitrous oxide-based greenhouse gas emissions from soils. 

Additive manufacturing for human health and preformance
Device Manufacturing for in-lab human health testing and printed bioelectronics for wearable and implantable devices.
Real time monitoring of microbial activity

Printed sensors for in-situ determination of microbial decomposition activity in soils and other living media by monitoring rates of biodegradation of electronic materials.ÌýÌý 

Past Projects

Functional 3D Printing for Space Applications

Using 3D printing to fabricate functional objects, such as multifunctional material gas sorbent devices, in reduced gravity for space applications.

Flexible Electronics for Controlling Soft Robots

Printed and flexible electronic devices for controlling soft robotic systems based on hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic soft actuators.

Wearable Devices for Accessibility and Performance

Wearable sensor-based devices based on textiles and other wearable materials for monitoring human performance and providing interfaces to assist those with disabilities.Â