Electronics on flexible Substrates with printing methods

Research activity: Electronics on flexible Substrates with a focus on the development – through printing methods - of sensors, devices, and circuits as well as their integration into portable systems for applications in the healthcare, agricultural- and environmental sector.

Electronics deals with concepts, analysis, design, implementation, characterization and testing of components, devices, circuits and systems which form the basis of modern communication- and information technologies.The activities of interest include:•Theoretical and experimental studies of physical principles and technologies•Design and fabrication of devices, circuits, and systems based on the specifications, regulations and costs determined by the applications. •Characterization and testing of systems through measures of performance and reliability linked to realistic application conditions. In the framework of the Faculty of Science and Technology, intelligent technologies and systems aimed at increasing the performance of any system and product, represent a strategic axis for development in both research and teaching. The application of electronic engineering in the area of intelligent technologies and systems is complementary and synergistic to established activities, as well as organically integrates and completes the range of required skills. In particular, the researcher will be responsible for designing and realizing electronic components fabricated using innovative materials and processes.This particularly includes the use of novel substrates and materials to manufacture mechanically flexible sensor or communication systems. This should aim at the integration of electronic functionality into complex systems such as artificial robotic skins, smart textiles for healthcare applications, or electronic tags to monitor production and logistics processes. This includes the realization of sensor systems for various physical and chemical parameters. Here the mechanical and electrical properties as well as the biocompatibility and scalability of the developed systems has to be considered. An important link with the activities of the Faculty is the requirement to ensure compatibility between this research and existing thin-film and printing technologies.In this context, the researcher will contribute to run research infrastructures, is conducting experimental tests, and is modeling components and systems. The analysis of the results, project preparation and reporting both for internal use and for external users are an integral part of the activity, as well as scientific publication activities.