Ryan van Dommelen

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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Ryan van Dommelen is an emerging researcher at the intersection of additive manufacturing and flexible electronics, with a focus on developing innovative sensor technologies through advanced 3D printing techniques. His work centers on Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) as a platform for fabricating functional electronic transducers, pushing the boundaries of what is achievable through fully printed, cost-effective manufacturing processes. Van Dommelen's most notable contribution, "Fully FDM 3D Printed Flexible Capacitive and Resistive Transducers" (2019), demonstrated that both capacitive and resistive sensors could be produced in a single FDM tool, garnering 11 citations and establishing a practical pathway for integrating sensing capabilities directly into 3D printed structures. Building on this foundation, his more recent work on 3D printed capacitive bending sensors explores novel sensing architectures enabled by sophisticated 3D structuring techniques, targeting applications in wearable technology and robotic systems. His research is particularly significant for communities seeking low-cost, customizable sensing solutions, as it reduces reliance on complex multi-step fabrication processes. Van Dommelen represents a growing wave of researchers translating advanced manufacturing methods into tangible, application-ready electronic devices.