Conformal Shrink Electronics & Other Random Stuff

Tuesday, 3 October 2017 at 17:45

Add to Calendar ▼2017-10-03 17:45:002017-10-03 18:45:00Europe/LondonConformal Shrink Electronics and Other Random StuffBiosensors and Biosecurity Summit 2017 in Coronado Island, CaliforniaCoronado Island, CaliforniaSELECTBIOenquiries@selectbiosciences.com

Highly sensitive and flexible components are essential for applications in wearable electronics for digital health solutions. Using low-cost and scalable methods, we have developed a suite of conformal sensors for wellness and disease monitoring. Fabricated using commodity shrink-film, a shape memory polymer that retracts upon heat, stiffer nano materials deposited on the shrink substrate wrinkle. These high surface area wrinkled electrodes dramatically improve both elasticity and pressure sensitivity. We demonstrate a diverse array of applications for such low cost and manufacturable sensors. I will also discuss other larger initiatives I am involved with, including digital health solutions, sports performance monitoring, cellular and point of care assays and microfluidics.

Michael Chu, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California-Irvine

Michael Chu

Michael Chu is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine. He received his B.S. degree in Bioengineering from UC San Diego in 2013 and is currently working towards his Ph.D. in Dr. Michelle Khine’s lab. His primary research interest is in wearable sensors for continuous health monitoring.