| Affiliations: | DeBakey Executive Research Leadership Program |
| Project Leader: | Md Saifur Rahman msr@tamu.edu Biomedical Engineering |
| Faculty Mentor: | Limei Tian, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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TBD |
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Team Size:
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6
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Hands on training on materials engineering, earning co-authorship on publications, opportunity to join Tian lab as graduate student
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Team Needs:
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Simulation, SOLIDWORKS, Matlab; familiarity with machine learning and wearable sensors preferred |
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Description:
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Implantable electronic devices have broad applications for various disease diagnoses and treatments. Existing commercial electronic implants rely on conductive materials with high Young’s Modulus, such as gold and platinum. Mechanical disparity across rigid electronics-tissue interfaces has been a major drawback affecting the biocompatibility of electronic implants. Soft materials with Young’s modulus matching that of biological tissues can significantly reduce adverse immune responses and are highly desired for next-generation bioelectronics. This project will develop soft biocompatible conductive hydrogels with low modulus and high electrical conductivity. The soft conductive hydrogels endow electronic implants with flexibility and stretchability, providing a seamless interface to soft tissues and adaptable access to large, curved surfaces for high-performance sensing and stimulation |