Yasser Khan

University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University

Papers

Total Citations

231

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About

Yasser Khan is a leading researcher in the field of bio-inspired electronics and human-machine interfaces, with a primary focus on developing advanced electronic skins (e-skins) and flexible sensor systems. His major contributions lie in creating novel sensing mechanisms that mimic human sensory perception. In his highly cited 2020 work (123 citations), Khan introduced a potentiometric mechanotransduction mechanism for e-skins, drawing direct inspiration from how human skin cells detect mechanical stimuli through membrane potential variations. This breakthrough offers a fundamentally new approach to recreating tactile sensing. Additionally, his development of flexible fringe effect capacitive sensors (108 citations) addresses a critical challenge in robotics: integrating both contact and non-contact sensing capabilities into a single, high-performance device, eliminating the need for separate sensors and their associated electronics. This innovation significantly enhances sensor density and simplifies system design. Khan’s work is pivotal for advancing prosthetics, soft robotics, and wearable technology, demonstrating how fundamental biological principles can be translated into practical, high-impact engineering solutions.