Zoomposium 39: Wednesday 21 August (13:00-14:00)
Published: 28 June 2024
Dr Laura MILLER, School of Mathematics & Statistics: ‘TITLE TBC’ Dr Jun Young CHEONG: ‘Emerging materials science & engineering in the aqueous energy storage system & harvester’ Dr Lucas FERRARI GEREZ: ‘Learning How to Move Limbs with Soft Wearable Robots’
Speakers:
Dr Laura Miller, School of Mathematics & Statistics
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Dr Jun Young Cheong, James Watt School of Engineering
‘Emerging materials science & engineering in the aqueous energy storage system & harvester’
Water-based energy storage system (e.g. supercapacitor / Zn-ion batteries) as well as water-based energy harvester (e.g. hydroelectric generator) have garnered considerable attentions, due to their eco-friendliness, low CO2 emissions, and sustainability. My research interests are materials science and engineering to improve and demonstrate some of the state-of-the-art technologies related to the energy storage system as well as hydroelectric energy harvester. I would like to work with people from all disciplines and would plan to combine materials and processing/manufacturing to realize the development of sustainable green energy technologies.
Dr Lucas Ferrari Gerez, James Watt School of Engineering
‘Learning How to Move Limbs with Soft Wearable Robots’
My research is focused on improving the quality of life of people with soft robots for rehabilitation, daily life assistance, and human performance augmentation. Soft robotics is a rapidly advancing research field that integrates robotics, design, material mechanics, chemistry, and advanced manufacturing. Unlike traditional robotics, soft robotics offers benefits such as inherent compliance, resilience, and low weight. I will present how soft robotics can be used for the development of exoskeletons to enhance mobility, strength, and endurance while ensuring user comfort and safety. I am looking to collaborate with anyone interested in the soft robotics field and its applications.
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First published: 28 June 2024