We specialise in developing innovative smart technologies that improve healthcare, sustainability, and industrial automation through cutting-edge research in microsensors, acoustofluidics, and advanced materials.
AI and Computational Intelligence
We use computational modelling, machine learning, and system simulation to improve performance and efficiency in various domains, including agriculture, healthcare, and industrial automation.
- Global Sensitivity Analysis (GSA) for agroforestry: Optimising ecosystem modelling to enhance sustainable agriculture practices.
- Stochastic method for power frugal algorithm for the detection of scabbing in sheep.
- Time domain signal processing for microwave sensing of delaminated polymer sheets.
Electronics Manufacturing
We innovate assembly and packaging techniques for microelectronics, and sensor devices, enabling more reliable, high-performance systems.
- Advanced bonding & die attach methods for electronic packaging.
- Laser-assisted processing for micro- and nano-bonding.
- Sintering of nanoparticle materials for high temperature and power electronics packaging.
Microsensors, Microactuators & Micromanipulation
We develop miniaturised microsensors and microactuators for healthcare, robotics, and precision manipulation.
- Polymer-based microactuators and microgrippers for robotic micromanipulation.
- Functional materials such as liquid crystal elastomers for sensing and actuation applications.
- Acoustic sorting and manipulation to precisely control particles, fluids, and biological materials.
- Adaptive waveform technology for improved dexterity and efficiency in microfluidic applications.
- 3D printing of sensors and actuators for customized microsystems.
Smart Sensors for Health and Environment
We develop wearable and environmental sensors that provide real-time monitoring solutions for critical challenges in healthcare, environmental sustainability, and industrial applications.
- Tremor detection sensors for Parkinson’s disease patients: Wearable systems designed for early detection and personalised health tracking.
- Microplastic weathering analysis: Investigating how environmental factors impact microplastic degradation to improve detection and mitigation technologies.
- Bio-inspired ultralight sensors: Designing lightweight aerial sensors, similar to dandelion seeds, to monitor environmental parameters such as moisture and temperature.