Title:  Nano-Material Based Flexible Radio Frequency Sensors For Wearable Health And Environment Monitoring: Designs And Prototypes Utilizing 3d/Inkjet Printing Technologies

Committee: 

Dr. Tentzeris, , Advisor 

Dr. Zajic, Chair

Dr. Peterson

Abstract: The objective of the proposed research  is centered on passive RF sensing, in particular the design and development of nano-material based flexible sensors for high frequency applications utilizing 3D/inkjet printing technologies. One major advantage of nano-meterial based RF sensing platforms is the realization of completely passive remote sensing in minimized packaging with high sensitivity. 3D and inkjet printing technologies make the large scale fabrication of flexible sensors at low cost feasible. To illustrate, address the major challenges, and advance in the field of wireless sensing, my research introduces the design and development of one passive RF gas sensor, two strain sensors and  one hand gesture sensor.