Sohail F. Shaikh

About

Sohail F. Shaikh is a leading researcher in flexible and stretchable electronics, with a focus on creating next-generation systems for healthcare, human-machine interfaces, and the Internet of Everything. His work bridges materials science, mechanical design, and biomedical engineering to develop ultra-conformable electronic platforms. Shaikh’s most cited paper, “Beyond Flexible: Unveiling the Next Era of Flexible Electronic Systems” (2024, 61 citations), outlines a visionary roadmap for the field. He has also pioneered low-cost, paper-based capacitive pressure sensors for prosthetic hands (2020, 24 citations), demonstrating a commitment to accessible, real-world medical devices. His research on freeform compliant CMOS systems (2017, 19 citations) and nano-scale transistors for brain interfacing (2019, 11 citations) highlights his contributions to both hardware design and neurotechnology. Additionally, his work on spiral-interconnect based networked sensors (2019, 9 citations) advances the mechanics of stretchable electronics for implantable diagnostics. With a portfolio spanning from fundamental mechanics to translational applications, Shaikh is shaping the future of flexible electronic systems for wearable health, soft robotics, and neural interfaces.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Beyond Flexible: Unveiling the Next Era of Flexible Electronic Systems

   61 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Low-cost foil/paper based touch mode pressure sensing element as artificial skin module for prosthetic hand

   24 citations · 2020
3. 3
   Freeform Compliant CMOS Electronic Systems for Internet of Everything Applications

   19 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Nano-scale transistors for interfacing with brain: design criteria, progress and prospect

   11 citations · 2019
5. 5
   Design, mechanics, and operation of spiral-interconnect based networked sensor for stretchable electronics

   9 citations · 2019

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