Project
The PhD project will primarily focus on the (electro-)mechanical design of electronic skins. The student will explore how to design and engineer elastic substrates, which will (i) host electronic devices, (ii) reversibly stretch in one or multiple directions similarly to human skin, and (iii) be compatible with micro-nanofabrication techniques. Additionally, the student will explore novel materials to prepare skin-like touch transducers.
The PhD project will primarily focus on the (electro-)mechanical design of electronic skins. The student will explore how to design and engineer elastic substrates, which will (i) host electronic devices, (ii) reversibly stretch in one or multiple directions similarly to human skin, and (iii) be compatible with micro-nanofabrication techniques. Additionally, the student will explore novel materials to prepare skin-like touch transducers.
The PhD student will work together with one of the post-doctoral researchers of the ESKIN team and in particular will develop jointly the electromechanical characterisation techniques for films and nanostructures on soft substrates.
This PhD project will have a strong focus on experimental work, materials science, and cleanroom processing.
Candidates need to have a Master degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering,
Microengineering, or Physics. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanics of materials including polymer materials and a clear interest in multidisciplinary research.Candidates need to have a Master degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering,
How to apply
The applicant should first apply to one of the STI doctoral schools including EDME Mechanics, EDMI Microsystems and Microelectronics, and EDMX Materials Science and Engineering. For more information: http://phd.epfl.ch and http://phd.epfl.ch/cms/page-19492.html
The applicant should first apply to one of the STI doctoral schools including EDME Mechanics, EDMI Microsystems and Microelectronics, and EDMX Materials Science and Engineering. For more information: http://phd.epfl.ch and http://phd.epfl.ch/cms/page-19492.html
Once accepted to one of the EPFL doctoral programmes, the candidate should send a cv, a letter of motivation stating why he/she is interested in the project and why he/she feels qualified for it, and the name and contact details of one referee.
All documents should be sent to Mme Carole Weissenberger, carole.weissenberger@epfl.ch; EPFL STI IMT LSBI, BM 5130 (Bât. BM), Station 17, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to Prof. Stéphanie P. Lacour at e-mail : stephanie.lacour@epfl.ch
All documents should be sent to Mme Carole Weissenberger, carole.weissenberger@epfl.ch; EPFL STI IMT LSBI, BM 5130 (Bât. BM), Station 17, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland.
Informal inquiries can be addressed to Prof. Stéphanie P. Lacour at e-mail : stephanie.lacour@epfl.ch
Deadline: The position is available from 1st March 2011. Applications will be considered until the position is filled with an ideal start date before December 2011.
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