Debarun Sengupta

Dr. Debarun Sengupta is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen. His research focuses on biomimetic MEMS/NEMS devices, nanotechnology, and wearable sensors. He holds a PhD in Micro/Nano-engineering (2022) and an MEngSc in Electrical Engineering (2017). His work emphasizes innovative materials and fabrication techniques for biomedical and smart sensor applications. He has held multiple research roles, including at UNSW Sydney and NTU Singapore, and has been funded by grants such as the Greendeal PhD program and U4 Travel Grants. Notable awards include Best Student Paper at IEEE FLEPS 2021 and Best Poster at ENTEG Day 2022.

His research spans electrospun nanofibers, piezoelectric sensors, and energy harvesting systems, with a focus on applications in healthcare monitoring and soft robotics. He has authored over 25 publications, including reviews on next-generation wearable sensors and articles on nanomaterial-based devices. Collaborations include projects funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO), focusing on swarm robotics and multi-agent systems.

• Affiliations: Bio-inspired MEMS and Biomedical Devices group, Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG)
• Education: PhD (University of Groningen), MEngSc (UNSW Sydney)
• Grants: NWO-funded SMART-AGENTS project, Greendeal PhD funding

His lab develops nature-inspired sensors for monitoring human motion, physiological parameters, and environmental interactions. Recent work includes degradable piezocapacitive sensors and graphene-based flexible electronics.