Omar Awartani

American University of Beirut, North Carolina State University

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Total Citations

338

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About

Omar Awartani is a leading voice in the emerging field of soft electronics, with a research focus on the mechanics and patterning of liquid metals for stretchable and deformable devices. His work is central to solving a critical challenge in next-generation electronics: how to maintain conductivity under extreme mechanical strain. Awartani’s most impactful contribution is his comprehensive 2022 review, *“Shaping a Soft Future: Patterning Liquid Metals,”* which has garnered 285 citations. This paper systematically catalogues the unique techniques—such as injection, spraying, and geometric confinement—enabled by the fluidity of gallium-based alloys like eutectic gallium indium (EGaIn), establishing a foundational roadmap for the field. He further advances the discipline with his 2024 guide, *“A Guide to Printed Stretchable Conductors,”* which synthesizes the critical process and material requirements—including print resolution, maximum strain, and conductivity—for rapid prototyping of stretchable electronics. Through these works, Awartani has become a key synthesizer and innovator, helping to bridge the gap between fundamental materials science and practical, manufacturable soft electronic devices.