Our research focuses on the development of skin-adherent wearable bioelectronics and disposable sensors that could achieve point-of-care, continuous data acquisition, and real-time analysis of key physical, chemical, and biological markers. These “mobile” data from our on-body and disposable sensors are expected to generate key health parameters of “clinical-quality” to safeguard and sustain human health conditions at remote setting. To do so, we devise engineering approaches with emphasis on the followings.
Advanced Functional Materials for Bio-interfaces
We engineer soft, biocompatible materials designed to seamlessly interface with the dynamic human body. Rather than relying on traditional rigid electronics, we focus on developing stretchable substrates and innovative micro-architectures that ensure long-term stability and high performance in complex, real-world conditions. This foundational materials research allows us to create robust, skin-adherent platforms that form the physical backbone of our wearable technologies.
New Biosensors & Non-Invasive Biofluid Analysis
We design highly sensitive biosensors capable of unlocking the diagnostic potential of diverse, non-invasive biofluids and physiological signals. A major focus of our lab is developing cutting-edge sampling and sensing platforms that overcome the fundamental challenges of extracting and analyzing trace biomarkers from unconventional biofluids. By devising signal amplification strategies and transduction readouts (electrochemical, electrical, and colorimetric), we develop sensitive sensors for both point-of-care testing and continuous molecular monitoring.
Multimodal Bioelectronic Systems & Clinical Translation
We engineer sophisticated, skin-interfaced devices capable of the concurrent detection of diverse physiological parameters, spanning continuous physical vital signs to dynamic molecular fluctuations. This research focuses on overcoming complex system-level challenges in device architecture, hardware integration, and signal processing to ensure seamless, artifact-free data acquisition during daily activities. By deploying these lightweight wearables in rigorous human subject studies, we actively translate our technologies into useful tools for remote health monitoring, personalized medicine, and early disease diagnosis.