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Converting the patterns of nature and the human body into beneficial signals and energy
Kim, J., Yoon. H., Vinwanath, S., Dagdeviren, C.†, “Conformable Piezoelectric Devices and Systems for Advanced Wearable and Implantable Biomedical Applications”, Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering, 27:255-282, 2025. [Invited Review Paper]
Invent new tangible and embodied interactions that inspire and engage people
We are excited to share that our Conformable Decoders research group was recently featured on WCVB Channel 5's "Chronicle." The segment hig…
Life with AI | Designing the future of smart systems to improve the human experience
Cultivating Creativity | Catalyzing a global movement enabling everyone to unlock and unleash their individual and collective creativity
Connected Mind + Body | Revolutionizing the future of mental and physical wellbeing
This research has ImPULS has potential applications for treating conditions from major depression to Alzheimer’s disease.
Yoon, H., Kim, J., Sadat, D., Barrett, A., Ko, S. H., Dagdeviren, C.†, "Decoding Tissue Biomechanics via Conformable Electronic Devices", Nature Reviews Materials, doi.org/10.1038/s41578-024-00729-3, 2024. [Cover Image]
Ultrasound is widely used for tissue imaging such as breast cancer diagnosis; however, fundamental challenges limit…
Ultrasound-induced transdermal drug delivery (sonophoresis) has long lingered in the by-lanes of academic and industrial research, and has …
Empowering communities through the life sciences + biotechnology
Precise neurostimulation can revolutionize therapies for neurological disorders. Electrode-based stimulation devices face challenges in ach…
Shuvo, I. I., Shah, A., Dagdeviren, C.†, “Electronic Textile Sensors for Decoding Vital Body Signals: State-of-the-art Review on Characterizations and Recommendations”, https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202100223, Advanced Intelligent Systems, 4, 2100223, 2022.
AbstractDevices that facilitate nonverbal communication typically require high computational loads or have rigid and bulky form factors&nbs…
Ultrasound can be used to image soft tissues in vivo for early diagnosis and monitoring of disease progression. However, conventional ultra…
“We have standard operating procedures for emergencies, and everyone knew what to do,” Dagdeviren says.
Facemasks are used to reduce exposure to viruses and other environmental hazards such as air pollution, and integrating wearable electronic…
She was recognized for her work on the development of a soft multifunctional wearable platform.
She was recognized in for her work on the development of a soft, multifunctional wearable platform.
Professor Dagdeviren was recognized for her work developing a wearable ultrasound patch for early breast cancer detection.
The wearable device, designed to monitor bladder and kidney health, could be adapted for earlier diagnosis of cancers deep within the body.
Prof. Canan Dagdeviren talks to Boston 25 News about a wearable ultrasound device that could help detect early-stage breast cancer.
Prof. Canan Dagdeviren talks to CBS News about a wearable ultrasound device that could allow users to detect early changes in breast tissue.
Recent advances in medications for neurodegenerative disorders are expanding opportunities for improving the debilitating symptoms suffered…
The rapid advancement of electronic devices and fabrication technologies has further promoted the field of wearables and smart textiles. Ho…
StyleFlexible; Individual projects (teamwork can also be possible upon the wish of students).To pass, you must: (i) attend at least 3/…
Kim, J., Marcus, C., Ono, R., Sadat, D., Mirzazadeh, A., Jens, M., Fernandez S. V., Zheng, S., Durak, T., Dagdeviren, C.†, “Conformable Multimodal Sensory Facemask for Decoding Biological and Environmental Signals”, Nature Electronics, 5, 794–807, 2022. [Cover Image]
Lara Ozkan (undergraduate researcher in the Conformable Decoders group) was selected as MIT Schwarzman College of Computing’s SERC Scholar.
Style:Teamwork; CollectiveTo pass, you must: (i) attend all the class lectures, (ii) participate during the experimental/simulation se…
Fernandez, S. V., Sadat, D., Tasnim, F., Acosta, D., Schwendeman, L., Shahsavari, S., Dagdeviren, C.†, “Ubiquitous Conformable Systems for Imperceptible Computing”, Foresight, 24, 1, 75-98, 2021.
Style: Teamwork; Collective This class is graded P/D/F. To pass, you must: (i) attend all the cleanroom sessions, (ii) work in a team setti…
MIT Future Founders Initiative announces prize competition to promote female entrepreneurs in biotech.
By John Pavlus Imagine you're a patient being treated for Parkinson's Disease, which causes tremors. The disorder kills brain cells th…
Academic research groups, especially the ones directed by new junior faculty, are under pressure to produce high-quality work timely while …
Bioengineer Canan Dağdeviren is living her dream, decoding physical patterns of the human body in order to diagnose and cure diseases.
Style: Individual; PersonalThis class is graded P/D/F. To pass, you must: (i) attend all the cleanroom sessions, (ii) complete the sections…
Amiri, N., Tasnim, F., Tavakkoli Anbarani, M., Dagdeviren, C.†, Karami, A.†, “Experimentally Verified Finite Element Modeling and Analysis of a Conformable Piezoelectric Sensor”, Smart Materials and Structures, 30 085017, 2021.
Sun, T.*, Tasnim, F.*, McIntosh, R. T., Amiri, N., Solav, D., Anbarani, M. T., Sadat, S., Zhang, L., Gu, Y., Karami, M. A., Dagdeviren, C.†, “Decoding of Facial Strains via Conformable Piezoelectric Interfaces”, Nature Biomedical Engineering, 4, 954–972, 2020.
Researchers have designed a skin-like device that can measure small facial movements in patients who have lost the ability to speak.
Metafluidics is an open source, community-driven repository that hosts digital design files, assembly specifications, and the bill of mater…
MIT lab offers a model for cost savings, productivity, and safety; principles may also facilitate efficient reopening in the future.