Electronics is already controlling a large number of everyday items. Due to that, electronics are found from all kinds of devices and surfaces. The traditional rigid circuit boards are the most common options in adding electronics to the surroundings. However, a new class of electronics is needed to enable the transition to a higher level of seamless integration. This transition can be done with so-called conformable electronics. Using printed electronics could bring down material consumption and allow the use of new materials in conformable electronics. In Tiina Vuorinen’s thesis, three different printing methods – spray coating, screen printing, and inkjet printing – were investigated to fabricate different conformable electronics: transparent touch panel, ECG electrodes, and on-skin temperature sensors. It was also studied how the printed electrode patch compares to the commercial single electrodes and how well they function in real-life situations.
The doctoral dissertation of M.Sc. (Tech) Tiina Vuorinen titled Development of Printed Conformable Sensors will be publicly examined in the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences at Tampere University on Friday 11th December 2020 at 12:00 in Sähkötalo Building auditorium S2, Korkeakoulunkatu 3, Tampere. The Opponent will be Professor Shweta Agarwala from Aarhus University, Denmark via remote connection. The Custos will be Professor Matti Mäntysalo from the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences.
Dissertation is available online via link: Development of Printed Conformable
Due to Covid-19 restrictions (i.e. 10 person maximum in the auditorium is already reserved) this public defence can only be followed remotely via this Zoom link
Väitöstiedote (in finnish)