| Affiliations: | Aggie Research Mentoring 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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TBA |
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Team Size:
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3
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| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Hourly payment is not available for new students during the first semester. Top performers may be recommended for hourly pay in the following semester, at the project leader’s discretion, if they are not receiving research credit. Students will receive hands-on training in materials engineering, with opportunities to earn co-authorship on publications based on their scientific contributions. We proudly collaborate with undergraduate trainees, sharing authorship on exciting projects and providing strong recommendation letters for graduate school and job applications. Selected students will also gain experience in device design and their applications in implantable and wearable technologies. Let’s achieve great things together! https://tianlab.engr.tamu.edu/publications/
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Team Needs:
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Students with a background in numerical simulations (FEM/FEA) and CAD design are encouraged to apply. Hands-on experience with function generators and oscilloscopes is preferred. (Only junior and senior students are eligible.) |
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Description:
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Traditionally, bioelectronic implants have been fabricated from rigid electronic materials such as metals. However, the mechanical mismatch between these stiff materials and soft biological tissues often leads to significant tissue damage and implant failure over time. To mitigate immune responses and improve device longevity, it is critical to minimize this mechanical discrepancy. This project aims to develop soft, stretchable, and conductive hydrogels for electronic implants and to evaluate their long-term stability in animal models, ultimately advancing the development of more viable and effective neural interfaces. |