PhD thesis supervisor: dr. Sandra Varnaitė-Žuravliova (apply for recommendation)
Formation and investigation of conductive tracks for sensor integration in textiles
Smart textile technologies are rapidly advancing, making the formation of conductive tracks directly on textile surfaces an increasingly important research direction. There is a growing societal demand for lightweight, flexible, and reliable monitoring systems that do not restrict human movement and can be seamlessly integrated into everyday or specialized clothing. Traditional sensor attachment methods often compromise material structure, reduce comfort, and limit durability, whereas directly printing conductive tracks onto textiles represents a natural technological step forward.
The scientific novelty lies in forming conductive tracks not on smooth, but on complex, porous textile surfaces using specially engineered conductive ink formulations. This approach enables the creation of a mechanically compatible, deformationresistant, and accurate platform for sensor integration. The research opens opportunities to understand the interactions between ink and fiber, optimize track architecture, and ensure longterm functional stability.
This research direction is highly promising due to its broad applicability in health monitoring, sports, protective clothing, industrial safety, and other fields.