PIF2024 - Sustainable and Green Electronic Devices for Disposable Smart Patches (PID2023-148717OB-C21)

The ICAS (Integrated Circuits and Systems) group at the Institute of Microelectronics of Barcelona (IMB-CNM-CSIC) is actively engaged in the development of emerging printed-organic electronics technologies with diverse goals and applications. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to pursue a PhD in the exciting field of organic integrated circuit (IC) design for edge computing applications. The research will focus on developing mixed-mode analog-digital circuits to process data from healthcare sensors embedded in wearable skin patches, with data transmission via RF or optical links. This work will also involve designing low-power, low-voltage integrated circuits specifically for wearable biomedical devices. This position emphasizes the design of flexible and organic ICs using additive and hybrid manufacturing technologies to develop electronic systems, with healthcare applications as a proof of concept. The funded project aims to create sustainable electronics featuring the ability to decompose or be easily recycled at the end of their life cycle.