Category: Research

Prof. Mark Cutkosky, Prof. Doff McElhinney et al present a modular approach that includes a soft, elastomeric microelectromechanical system (MEMS) optimized for application-specific performance and demonstrate an implantable cardiac sensor for measuring global longitudinal strain.

Prof. Joseph DeSimone et al demonstrate a micro-CLIP 3D printing capability to manufacture finely detailed and gradient 3D structures, such as terraced microneedle arrays and micro-lattice structures, while maintaining high print speeds.

Prof. Michael Snyder et al describe a strategy for the frequent collection and analysis of thousands of metabolites, lipids, cytokines and proteins in 10 μl of blood alongside physiological information from wearable sensors and demonstrate its advantages for discovering individualized inflammatory and metabolic responses to complex dietary changes and for deep individualized profiling.

Prof. Zhenan Bao et al present a novel, electrically active, spray-on smart skin that uses AI to rapidly decipher typing, sign language, and the shape of a familiar object from the movements of a human hand even with limited training.

Prof. Zhenan Bao, Prof. Geoffrey Gurtner et al have developed a prototype wireless smart bandage that speeds tissue repair, promotes faster closure of wounds, increases new blood flow to injured tissue, and enhances the recovery of skin.

Prof. Reinhold Dauskardt et al develop predictive models of injuries to skin due to projectiles, using simulation of projectile size, shape, orientation, friction coefficient, and impact angle.

Prof. Renee Zhao et al report a design strategy for snap-folding hexagonal rings that can be folded to 1.5% and 0.4% of initial area and volume, respectively, for future applications as stints, novel medical devices, and soft robotics.

Prof. Zhenan Bao, Prof. Parag Mallick, Prof. William Hiesinger et al develop and demonstrate a proof-of-concept wireless device that that adheres to the skin to measure changes in tumor size below.

Prof. Todd Coleman et al describe a methodology that can be used to optimize the impedance characteristics of electrodes and can be applied to the design of other stretchable electronics for different target frequencies, materials and electrode sizes.

Prof. Reinhold Dauskardt et al determined that for film used as an anti-fingerprint coating on touchscreen displays, humidity and other field operating conditions affect film properties making optimal cross-linking characteristics less certain, as well as the precursor chemistry to achieve them.