Biological Human-Computer Interaction for Electronic Textiles

Electronic Textiles (E-textiles), also known as smart textiles, explore the intersection of electronics and textile fabrications, enabling sensing, actuation, and communication functionalities within textile forms.Although recent e-textile research has examined a wide range of fabrication methods and novel materials, the research heavily emphasizes the electronic sensing and actuation aspects yet lacks exploration of the involvement of biological systems.Recent advances in Biological Human-Computer Interaction (Bio-HCI) investigate the interplay between humans, computers, and biological systems, such as using biological materials as design elements or developing intermediate platforms to and from users.My research integrates Bio-HCI with e-textiles through (1) functional, (2) material, and (3) process investigations, focusing on three areas: biofluid sensing for personal healthcare, utilizing biodegradable materials for sustainable e-textiles, and biodesign for novel fabrication methods.My research advances scalable, accessible e-textile production, promoting ecological awareness and expanding the functional potential of e-textiles in wearable technology.