Eva Bittrich

Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research

Papers

2

Total Citations

32

H-Index

2

About

Eva Bittrich is a leading researcher in stretchable electronics and soft matter physics, with a focus on developing novel materials for next-generation wearable and robotic systems. Her most cited work, published in *Advanced Materials* (2021, 29 citations), introduces mechanical-strain-gated switches that function as logic gates within stretchable circuits—a breakthrough that enables material-embedded computing without conventional electronics. This technology uniquely achieves three distinct strain-responsive behaviors—strain-invariant conductivity, on-switching, and off-switching—within a single soft tunneling barrier system. Bittrich’s contributions are pivotal for advancing soft robotics, sensing, and stretchable logic devices, where traditional rigid electronics fail. Her research demonstrates how mechanical deformation can directly control electrical functionality, opening new pathways for autonomous, skin-like materials. With growing citation impact, Bittrich is recognized for merging fundamental physics with practical engineering, making her work essential for students and researchers exploring the frontiers of deformable electronics, smart materials, and bio-inspired systems.

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H-Index
2
Papers
32
Total Citations
16
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Stretchable Thin Film Mechanical‐Strain‐Gated Switches and Logic Gate Functions Based on a Soft Tunneling Barrier
29 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research

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