Synthesis of new advanced materials and formulating novel conducting inks to engineer flexible conducting films, with tunable optical and electrical properties similar to non-flexible films is still a challenging research direction in material science and printed electronics applications.
The global market for flexible-printed electronics is expected to grow annually by 22.4 % and reach a size of $ 363.1 billion by 2030. This growth is driven by increased interest in Flexible-printed electronics for surface computing including Augmented Reality (AR) and Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices. These devices will be deployed to monitor several 鈥渢hings鈥� such as human health, food supplies, the status of packaged goods, environmental conditions of air and water, and sustainable energy supply. Currently, the large deployment of these devices is hindered by the challenges found in engineering flexible conducting films with optical and electrical properties similar to non-flexible films. The widely used transparent conductor, Indium-doped tin oxide (ITO), is not suitable due to its brittle ceramic nature and the scarcity of indium. At this time, only a few printable conductive inks are available in the market either carbon-based nanomaterials or metallic micro/nanostructures conductive inks.
Lab experience & research skills in techniques related to printed electronics and characterization
Applicants must show interest and aptitude in working with high-tech, challenging projects and learning about instrument systems and techniques at various research centers. A fundamental knowledge of chemistry, materials science, and electronic materials with hands-on skills in wet chemistry and electrical characterization
Ability to work in a team with excellent English communication skills
