Zhang and Wubin Bai et al. APS @ UNC develop bio-inspired sensory #robots with multifunctionality for minimally invasive medical procedures #sensor #biosensor #actuation #softrobot #robotics #GettingApplied nature.com/articles/s4146…

CONGRATS to Meixiang for her work on "glassy gels", published in Nature today. nature.com/articles/s4158…

A soft robot from APS @ UNC researchers mimics the interconnectedness of skin and muscle, allowing it to adapt to dynamic environments like the body. A recent study suggests the implantable tech could have wide medical applicability. Learn more: nibib.nih.gov/news-events/ne… Wubin Bai

Thank you very much for your support. It is a great honor to receive the 2024 Hettleman Prize.

The first-ever UNC Research & Discovery Fair! The event features over 25 research labs and provides undergrads a direct way to get involved. Our lab will be there waiting for you with interactive experiments and cool materials. UNC Office for Undergraduate Research #uncresearchweek Check more details below.

A simple oxidation of MXene significantly reduces its impedance at the biotic-abiotic interface, leading to safer and more effective electronic implants. Congratulations to Yizhang Wu, Yuan Li, Ke Huang, and other coauthors on this paper! science.org/doi/full/10.11…

Faculty job alert ! Tenure track position in APS @ UNC Areas: energy production and storage, membrane and water purification technologies & adjacent topics. Theoreticians and Experimentalists are welcome. Will answer any questions in the comments. unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/289599

Wubin Bai Wubin Bai & researchers have developed advanced bioelectronic materials significantly reducing interference between electronic devices & biological tissue, paving the way for major improvements in diagnosing, monitoring & treating heart disease. aps.unc.edu/home-page-news…

Applications are now open for new APS undergraduate major in Applied Sciences that bridges engineering & the liberal arts. The major includes tracks in Materials Engineering & Environmental Engineering & trains students to think like entrepreneurs. Story: aps.unc.edu/home-page-news…

The Near-Infrared Patch reported here integrates near-infrared technology with a mechanical actuator to continuously measure skin mechanics, promising an effective way for early, non-invasive detection of many skin diseases. Congratulations to Yihang Wang and the team!

In our recent PNAS publication, we demonstrate that symmetry engineering in MXene enhances transistor designs, augments pressure sensing, and enables ECG recording for AI-assisted early detection. Congratulations to Yizhang Wu and the team! pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn…

For Ph.D. student C.J. Shin, tales of Edison and Einstein shaped a fascination with nanoengineering as a boy growing up in South Korea. Full story: bit.ly/3VOJdCL

Thrilled to receive the 2024 MT Rising Star Award! Grateful to my mentors, collaborators, lab members, students, and friends for their support and inspiration. Congratulations to all the awardees! APS @ UNC UNC College of Arts and Sciences

Alexis Gillmore’s path to becoming a Teaching Assistant Professor at APS reflects a career built on teaching, mentorship and innovative problem-solving, and a unique fusion of engineering, soil science and environmental sustainability. Full story: bit.ly/4h3ITZe

Our recent paper presents a wearable patch that uses AI and near-infrared light to advance noninvasive muscle tracking with enhanced wearability and precision. Congratulations to Yihan and the team! pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pn… APS @ UNC UNC School of Data Science and Society UNC College of Arts and Sciences

Gabrielle Mascarin is one of three UNC Ph.D. students to win a best presentation award at the 2024 APS Research Symposium for their high caliber work in biomimetic materials, hemodialysis membrane technology and bioelectronics. Full story: bit.ly/4aiZQMZ

APS Ph.D. student Daniela Martinez Leal is committed to addressing a critical need in chronic wound care: better monitoring to prevent complications, such as infections, sepsis or even amputations. Full story: aps.unc.edu/home-page-news…

Welcome Nancy Guo to the APS faculty! “Her innovative research will enhance the university’s strengths in materials science,” said Theo Dingemans, “& foster interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at addressing pressing environmental & energy challenges.” bit.ly/41yTFAA

#UNC bioelectronics expert Wubin Bai uses his research to "further revolutionize medical technologies and improve health care." "We are motivated to constantly provide new visions, ideas and concepts," he said of his APS @ UNC lab. college.unc.edu/2024/10/small-… 📝 📸 UNC Research

Glenn Walters helps Tar Heels innovate. Walters, an APS @ UNC professor of the practice, leads the BeAM Design Innovation Hub. The UNC-Chapel Hill College program provides students, faculty and staff with design, fabrication and prototyping consultation and services go.unc.edu/d7MQs