Shirley Coyle

Dublin City University, Advanced Processing Technology (United States)

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Shirley Coyle is a researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of flexible sensing technologies, wearable systems, and human-machine interaction. Her most recognized contributions center on the materials science and engineering underpinning next-generation flexible sensors, with her comprehensive reviews of fabrication methods for nano and micro-scale physical and chemical property sensors serving as key reference points for the field. These works, collectively accumulating nearly 60 citations, map the rapidly expanding landscape of flexible sensor applications — spanning health monitoring, food packaging, electronic skins, and soft robotics — reflecting the tripling of flexible sensor adoption over the past decade. Coyle's research extends beyond materials into intelligent systems integration, as demonstrated by her more recent work exploring brain-machine interfaces for soft robot control. This 2024 study, which proposes guiding soft robots using motor-imagery EEG signals combined with impedance control, addresses critical safety challenges in non-clinical human-robot interaction. Together, her body of work reflects a coherent vision: developing responsive, body-compatible technologies that bridge the gap between human physiology and intelligent machines, making her an important voice in the emerging field of bioelectronics and adaptive robotics.