Sajina Tinku

Fondazione Bruno Kessler, Fraunhofer Research Institution for Microsystems and Solid State Technologies

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Sajina Tinku is a materials scientist and engineer whose work sits at the intersection of flexible electronics and advanced manufacturing. Her primary research focuses on developing stretchable and wearable sensors, with a particular emphasis on pressure-sensing devices for applications in soft robotics and human-machine interfaces. In her highly cited 2015 work, Tinku pioneered a stretchable resistive pressure sensor based on carbon nanotube-PDMS nanocomposites, demonstrating a scalable approach to creating conformable electronics that can adhere to skin without sacrificing performance under mechanical strain. This foundational contribution has garnered 21 citations and remains a reference point for researchers working on nanocomposite-based flexible sensors. More recently, Tinku has advanced the field of large-area electronics through her 2024 work on innovative metallization and patterning processes for flexible substrates, which opens new pathways for manufacturing photovoltaic modules and ultra-thin sensor arrays on film substrates. Her research bridges the gap between laboratory-scale innovation and industrial scalability, positioning her as a key contributor to the next generation of wearable and energy-harvesting technologies.