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Tricia Carmichael is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Windsor's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on wearable electronics, stretchable materials, and sustainable nanotechnology. She leads the Functional Organic Materials Research Centre and has pioneered advancements in conductive textiles, biodegradable electronics, and flexible sensors. Dr. Carmichael is also a champion for equity in STEM, serving as the Canadian Society for Chemistry’s Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion since 2024. Her work includes collaborations with institutions like the USci Network and NanoOntario, and she co-founded Canada’s first LGBTQ+ in STEM Conference in 2019.
Key achievements include developing self-healing elastomers for pressure sensors, transparent conductive electrodes using shellac and silver nanowires, and wearable light-emitting textiles. Her team has secured grants for cutting-edge equipment like an electron beam evaporator (2023). She mentors numerous graduate students, including recipients of Governor General’s Gold Medals and national photo contest awards. Dr. Carmichael’s leadership extends to editorial roles, such as Editor-in-Chief of Flexible and Printed Electronics (2022–present).
- Affiliations: Functional Organic Materials Research Centre, Canadian Society for Chemistry, Windsor University Faculty Association
- Grants: Electron beam evaporator acquisition (2023), Equity in Science Research Fund (2021)
- Labs/Teams: E-textiles Lab, Wearable Sensors Group, Materials Innovation Team
- Future Work: Scaling biodegradable electronics, integrating AI for material design, expanding wearable health monitoring systems.
