Title: From Silicon to Soft Matter: A Journey Through Materials Innovation for Sensing
Speaker: Prof. Kean Chin Aw
Time: April 23, 10:00
Venue: D1-b110, The International Campus
[Abstract]
This talk traces my scientific journey from the rigid, silicon-based semiconductors that underpin modern electronics to the dynamic world of organic semiconductors, where flexibility and tunability unlocked new frontiers in device design. Driven by the vision of seamless human-technology integration, I transitioned to polymer-based soft materials, engineering wearable sensors capable of conforming to the body and monitoring signals with unprecedented comfort and precision. Then followed with my research in harnessing triboelectricity that converts mechanical motion into usable energy—aimed to self-powered, sustainable sensor systems. By bridging inorganic semiconductors, organic electronics, and soft polymer engineering, this journey highlights how interdisciplinary innovation can address pressing challenges in healthcare, robotics, etc.
Announced by Shien-Ming Wu School of Intelligent Engineering
