George K. Stylios

Heriot-Watt University, Health Affairs

Papers

6

Total Citations

54

H-Index

3

About

George K. Stylios is a distinguished researcher whose career spans the intersection of advanced textiles, wearable technology, and smart manufacturing. With expertise ranging from intelligent garment automation to cutting-edge energy harvesting systems, Stylios has made enduring contributions to both the theoretical and applied dimensions of textile science. His most impactful recent work focuses on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) — self-powered devices capable of generating electricity from mechanical motion — specifically engineered for fabric-based platforms. His 2024 investigation into bimetallic electrode configurations on fabric TENGs (F-TENGs), already garnering 27 citations, has advanced the field of IoT-enabled wearable touch sensors by demonstrating superior energy harvesting performance without reliance on conventional batteries. Building on this momentum, his 2025 study introducing direct 3D-printed triboactive polymer layers onto stretchable conductive fabrics has rapidly accumulated 17 citations, showcasing innovative solutions to longstanding fabrication challenges in textile electronics. Earlier contributions, including work on intelligent sewing systems for garment robotics and his long-running editorship of the International Textile and Clothing Research Register, reflect a career dedicated to advancing textile innovation across multiple decades. Stylios represents a vital bridge between traditional textile engineering and the frontier of smart, sustainable wearable technology.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

3
H-Index
6
Papers
54
Total Citations
9
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Investigating superior performance by configuring bimetallic electrodes on fabric triboelectric nanogenerators (F-TENGs) for IoT enabled touch sensor applications
27 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Heriot-Watt University, Health Affairs

Top Papers

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6

Key Collaborators

Contact & Links

Available for collaboration
Content generated · 13 days ago