Jihoon Lim

Thesis Title

Electronic Tattoo (e-Tattoo) Surface Electromyography (sEMG) Sensors

Research overview

A surface electromyography (sEMG) sensor is an electrochemical transducer to measure the bio-potentials using electrodes placed on the skin. Currently, long-term and multi-channel recording of the signals remains a challenge.  A novel electrochemical sensor concept - electronic tattoo (e-tattoo) - enables intimate attachment to the skin and withstands mechanical deformations without degradation of the signal output. In my thesis, I will develop e-tattoo sEMG sensors to detect muscle fatigue during intensive physical exercise or prolonged sitting/standing in the workspace.  The outcome of my research would enable digital healthcare technology in various applications such as sports sciences, robotics, and biomechanics.

Supervisors

A/Prof Zhe Liu

Prof Ying Tan

Qualifications

M.Sc. Computational Mechanics of Materials and Structures, University of Stuttgart, Germany (2020)

B.Sc. Mechatronics Engineering, Korea University of Technology and Education, South Korea (2017)