Developing new p-type and n-type organic semiconductor materials in collaboration with industry companies, fabricating and characterizing OTFT devices and circuits using synthesized inks and printing methods such as the inkjet method. top-leftto-bottom
Flexible and Stretchable Printed Physical Sensors
Developing physical sensors that are printable, flexible, and highly sensitive. Objective is to realize sensors suitable for robots and healthcare by manufacturing flexible sensors and stretchable sensors that detect stress generated by pressure, bending, and tension. top-leftto-bottom
Flexible Hybrid Electronics
Prototyping hybrid (FHE) sensors that are wearable and combine the flexibility of organic electronics with the high performance and functionality of Si-LSI while wirelessly transmitting sensor data. top-leftto-bottom
Ultra-Fine Printing Technologies
Developing conductive inks suitable for use with reverse-offset printing, evaluating the functionality of OTFT electrodes and interconnects through printing experiments, and developing integrated circuit manufacturing processes. top-leftto-bottom
Development of the Metal Nanoparticle Ink
Developing low-temperature sintered metal nanoparticle inks to improve the performance of printed TFT devices, with advanced particle designs and ink technology to reduce interconnect layer widths and the energy barrier with the semiconductor layer. top-leftto-bottom
Large-Area Sensor Technologies
Developing large-area sensors that can continuously and unobtrusively measure vital signals such as heartbeat and respiration, and body movements. Thin, flexible sensors easily installable in beds, and employable in elderly care facilities or home care settings. top-leftto-bottom
Robotic Sensing Technologies
Mounting flexible sensors on the robotic gripper hand, building a system linked with IoT networks to significantly improve safety and work efficiency, and create new application fields. By adding a tactile function to the grip, its gripping force can be controlled. top-leftto-bottom
【Kumaki, Office】 4-3-16 Jonan, Yonezawa, Yamagata
992-8510, JAPAN
YAMAGATA UNIVERSITY
Research Center for Organic Electronics (Bldg. 10)
Phone:+81-238-26-3725