Sensors
Electrochemical alcohol sensors
This research is focused on the development of next generation materials for fuel cell-based ethanol sensors. Advanced nano-engineered, solid-state composite membrane electrolytes are being developed with improved proton conductivity and operational stability at various environmental conditions replacing classic liquid-state membranes. It will significantly reduce cost of the sensor without compromising their performance and durability and therefore, providing competitive advantage on the global sensors’ market.
Optical alcohol sensors
The main purpose of this research is development of reliable and accurate alcohol sensor for passive and / or non-invasive alcohol detection. It includes passive, real-time measurement of ambient alcohol inside the car cabin and non-invasive, in-vehicle blood alcohol biosensor for measuring alcohol level in human interstitial fluid by optical means. For this purpose, a working prototype laser device as a light source is being developed for portable, in-vehicle passive optical alcohol sensor.
Semiconductor sensors
The purpose of this project is to develop and explore new approaches for portable, low cost, non-invasive breath acetone sensor based on recent state-of-art metal semiconductor sensing technology with required sensitivity and selectivity. Proposed sensing platform will play an important role in diagnosis of diabetes serving as a rapid and economic alternative to standard blood analysis.
