Advancing Electroanalytical Devices Across Scales: From Wearable Motion Decoding to Gut-Brain Electrochemistry
Neural Engineering Seminar Series

ABSTRACT:

Emerging bioelectronic technologies demand adaptive, multimodal sensing systems capable of monitoring and interacting with complex biological environments. This talk presents advances in electrochemical biosensors and wearables for real-time analysis of physiological and biochemical processes. Examples include a laser-induced graphene wristband that decodes hand gestures and electrochemical chips for neurochemical profiling and monitoring protein aggregation. I will also highlight machine learning–enhanced electroanalytical systems for multiplexed sensing and dual-gated 2D transistors for low-noise, tunable sensing. Together, these innovations advance integrative devices in biointerfaces.

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Ebrahimi is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Penn State and her research integrates solid-state electronics, electrochemistry, and data analytics to develop nanobiosensors for advanced diagnostics and real-time monitoring of biological processes. Her group advances multimodal, machine-learning-enabled sensor systems for diagnostics and bio-inspired engineering. Dr. Ebrahimi’s honors include the NSF CAREER Award, NIH NIBIB Trailblazer Award, and Penn State’s Roy Innovation Award, among others. Through her work, she bridges electronic materials and living systems to create transformative technologies that enhance human health and understanding of biological phenomena.