Our research focuses on the development of innovative sensors, electronic measurement systems, printed electronics and biomedical instrumentation, with particular attention to emerging fabrication technologies, wearable devices and autonomous sensing systems.
Current research activities are organized around five main areas.
Printed and Flexible Electronics
Research activities include the design, fabrication and characterization of printed sensors and electronic devices on flexible, polymeric and paper-based substrates.
Particular attention is devoted to resistive, capacitive and functional sensors fabricated using conductive and nanostructured materials, including silver inks and MXenes.
Main topics include:
- printed resistive and capacitive sensors
- flexible and conformable sensors
- paper-based electronics and smart packaging
- printed Wheatstone bridges
- printed sensors for smart objects
- photonic curing and low-temperature post-processing
- characterization and metrology of printed devices
Selected publications
- Resistive Sensors for Smart Objects: Analysis on Printing Techniques, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2022.
- Printed Smart Devices on Cellulose-Based Materials by Means of Aerosol-Jet Printing and Photonic Curing, Sensors, 2020.
- Future Sensors for Smart Objects by Printing Technologies in Industry 4.0 Scenario, Energies, 2020.
- Novel Method for Balancing Full Wheatstone Bridge for High-Tolerance Resistive Sensors, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2025.
- Voltage-Based Balancing Technique for Half Printed Wheatstone Bridges, Measurement, 2026.
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Aerosol Jet Printing and Additive Manufacturing of Sensors
A major research activity concerns Aerosol Jet Printing (AJP) and other additive manufacturing technologies for the fabrication of sensors and electronic devices.
Our laboratory investigates printing processes, functional inks, geometrical optimization, curing techniques and electrical and metrological characterization of printed structures.
Applications range from biomedical sensors and wearable devices to aerospace, smart packaging and industrial sensing.
Main topics include:
- aerosol jet printing
- additive manufacturing of sensors
- printing of conductive and functional materials
- silver and MXene inks
- printing on planar and three-dimensional surfaces
- photonic and thermal curing
- process optimization and geometrical characterization
- printed microelectrode arrays
Selected publications
- Optimization of Piezo-Driven Jet Valve Dispensing Process for the Geometrical Control of Printed Sensors Based on Silver and MXene Inks, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2024.
- Evaluation of the Curing Process Effects on the TCR of Temperature Sensors Printed by Aerosol Jet Printing, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2023.
- Temperature Influence on Ti3C2Tx Lines Printed by Aerosol Jet Printing, Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, 2021.
- A Feasibility Study of Customized and Fully Aerosol-Jet-Printed Micro-Electrode Arrays for In Vitro Application, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2023.
- Substrate and Coating Effects on Temperature-Related Behavior of Silver Traces Printed by Aerosol Jet for Aerospace Applications, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2024.
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Printed Electrochemical, Biosensors and Ion-Selective Sensors
We develop printed electrochemical and chemical sensors for biomedical, wearable and environmental applications.
Research covers electrode fabrication, functionalization, electrochemical characterization, ion-selective membranes and integration of sensors with flexible substrates and microfluidic systems.
Main topics include:
- printed electrochemical sensors
- ion-selective electrodes
- potentiometric and amperometric sensing
- wearable chemical sensors
- biosensors
- microfluidics
- sweat and biological fluid analysis
- sensor functionalization
- metrological characterization of electrochemical sensors
Selected publications
- Aerosol Jet Printed Ion-Selective Electrodes for Potassium Detection, Sensors, 2026.
- Ion-Selective All-Solid-State Printed Sensors: A Systematic Review, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2024.
- Amperometric Measurements by a Novel Aerosol Jet Printed Flexible Sensor for Wearable Applications, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2023.
- Nano-Functionalized Electrochemical Sensors by Aerosol Jet Printing, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2022.
- 3D Electrochemical Sensor and Microstructuration Using Aerosol Jet Printing, Sensors, 2021.
- Printed Electrochemical Biosensors: Opportunities and Metrological Challenges, Biosensors, 2020.
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Wearable and Biomedical Measurement Systems
Our research investigates wearable sensors and biomedical measurement systems for monitoring human movement, physiological parameters and interaction forces.
Sensors, electronics and data acquisition systems are integrated into garments, orthoses, gloves, walking aids and other wearable or assistive devices.
Main topics include:
- wearable sensors
- biomedical instrumentation
- human movement monitoring
- rehabilitation engineering
- instrumented crutches
- smart gloves
- smart orthoses and braces
- force and pressure measurements
- posture and gait monitoring
- implantable and minimally invasive sensors
Selected publications
- Healthcare Sensor System Exploiting Instrumented Crutches for Force Measurement during Assisted Gait of Exoskeleton Users, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2016.
- Wireless Instrumented Crutches for Force and Movement Measurements for Gait Monitoring, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2015.
- Wireless Wearable T-Shirt for Posture Monitoring during Rehabilitation Exercises, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement, 2015.
- Smart Brace for Static and Dynamic Knee Laxity Measurement, Sensors, 2022.
- Novel Smart Glove for Ride Monitoring in Light Mobility, Instruments, 2025.
- Printed Multi-EMG Electrodes on the 3D Surface of an Orthosis for Rehabilitation: A Feasibility Study, IEEE Sensors Journal, 2021.
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Wireless, Passive and Autonomous Sensors
We investigate measurement systems capable of operating with limited or no wired connections and, in some cases, without batteries.
Research includes passive resonant sensors, inductive coupling, wireless power transfer, telemetry and energy harvesting for applications where conventional electronics or wired connections are difficult to use.
Main topics include:
- passive wireless sensors
- inductive and resonant sensing
- contactless measurement systems
- wireless power transfer
- autonomous sensors
- energy harvesting
- harsh-environment sensing
- implantable sensor systems
- remote sensor readout
Applications include industrial monitoring, harsh environments and biomedical and implantable devices.
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Publications
A complete and continuously updated list of journal articles and conference publications is available in the Publications section.
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