Luciano F. Boesel

Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

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Luciano F. Boesel is a leading researcher at the forefront of soft photonics and smart materials, with a primary focus on developing advanced polymer optical fibers (POFs) for healthcare and sensing technologies. His major contributions lie in bridging materials science and photonics to create flexible, biocompatible optical systems. Boesel pioneered the microfluidic wet spinning of soft polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) POFs, an innovative fabrication method that enables the production of tailored fibers for photonic textile sensors—key components for healthcare@home applications. His work on the processing-property relationship of PDMS-based POFs, cited 19 times, has established a foundational understanding of how material parameters influence sensing performance, particularly for pressure and strain detection. Boesel has also advanced the field of artificial skin by integrating polymeric optical fibers into elastomeric nanocomposite matrices, creating flexible touch sensors that mimic human skin. His research, with over 27 citations across his most-cited works, is driving the next generation of wearable health monitors, robotic skins, and smart textiles, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the development of soft, photonic-based sensing systems for real-world biomedical applications.