Eileen Harkin‐Jones
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About
Eileen Harkin-Jones is a prominent materials scientist and engineer whose research sits at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, polymer nanocomposites, and flexible electronics. She has made significant contributions to the development of next-generation strain sensors, particularly through leveraging 3D printing technologies to fabricate high-performance, elastic sensing devices. Her most influential work explores carbon nanotube/thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites, demonstrating how non-covalent interactions can dramatically enhance sensor performance — a study that has garnered over 250 citations and reshaped understanding in the field. Harkin-Jones has also pioneered investigations into hybrid conductive nanofillers, revealing synergistic effects that optimize piezoresistive behavior in printed structures, earning over 150 citations. Her research extends to fiber-based sensing, developing robust polymer/carbon nanotube-coated spandex fibers as practical platforms for wearable strain monitoring. More recently, she has explored cost-effective alternatives using carbonized phenol formaldehyde foam for human motion monitoring applications in healthcare and human-computer interaction. With a cumulative citation impact exceeding 500 across her key publications, Harkin-Jones' work has meaningfully advanced flexible, wearable sensing technologies with broad implications for robotics, biomechanics, and personalized medicine.
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