Muhammad Atif Khan

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Air University

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Muhammad Atif Khan is a leading researcher in sustainable human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and green electronics, with a focus on developing eco-friendly, biodegradable alternatives to conventional rigid devices. His major contributions include pioneering pressure-sensitive capacitive touch keypads for intelligent HMIs, creating zero-writing-power tribotronic MoS₂ touch memory systems, and engineering paper-based capacitive touch arrays for wireless cursor control. Khan’s work directly addresses the critical problem of electronic and plastic waste by replacing non-biodegradable components with paper and other sustainable materials, without sacrificing performance. His most cited paper, “Facile Pressure-Sensitive Capacitive Touch Keypad for a Green Intelligent Human–Machine Interface” (2022), has garnered 19 citations, while his tribotronic MoS₂ touch memory paper (2020) has received 18 citations, reflecting strong interest in energy-efficient, self-powered interfaces. His 2023 paper on paper-based wireless mouse pads further demonstrates his commitment to practical, low-cost solutions. Khan’s research is notable for merging tribotronics, capacitive sensing, and biodegradable substrates, positioning him at the forefront of green electronics and next-generation HMIs. His work holds significant promise for reducing the environmental footprint of consumer electronics while enabling flexible, intuitive user interaction.