Research

Research in the Ota laboratory focuses on development of sensors and systems based on advanced fabrication processes using soft materials such as polymers and hydrogels. We study mainly three areas: new fabrication processes for polymers using adhesion processing; next-generation sensors for healthcare and biotechnology; and next-generation systems integrating these sensors and circuits. Projects are based on mechanical engineering, but at the same time, they need a wide range of knowledge and techniques from chemistry, molecular biology, and electrical engineering. We propose devices and systems enabling new functionalities and properties merging mechanical engineering with these areas.