About me
Education
PhD in Electrical Engineering
Jan. 2011
Jun. 2014
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
MSc in Electrical Engineering
Sep. 2009
Dec. 2010
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Exchange Student
Oct. 2007
Mar. 2008
Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany
BSc in Electronics Engineering
Jan. 2003
Mar. 2009
National University of Colombia
Research Interests
My research focuses on developing flexible, stretchable, and wearable electronic systems enabled by advanced micro- and nanofabrication technologies. The objective is to bridge semiconductor manufacturing with emerging applications in wearable healthcare, energy harvesting, and intelligent electronic systems.
My primary research areas include:
Flexible and Stretchable Electronics: Development of mechanically compliant electronic architectures using serpentine, origami, and kirigami-inspired designs to improve reliability under bending and stretching.
Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting: Design and fabrication of flexible thermoelectric generators for self-powered wearable sensing systems and low-power IoT applications.
Micro- and Nanofabrication: CMOS-compatible fabrication processes, MEMS technologies, thin-film devices, flexible hybrid electronics, and advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
AI for Electronic Design: Artificial intelligence and optimization algorithms for PCB autorouting, electronic design automation, and intelligent circuit design.
I welcome collaborations with researchers, industry partners, and students interested in flexible electronics, wearable sensing, semiconductor manufacturing, and intelligent electronic systems.
Design and Evaluation of LET-Based Soft Hinges for Stress Mitigation in Flexible Copper Interconnects
Flexible and Printed Electronics, 2025
Introduces LET-based soft hinges to reduce stress concentration in flexible copper interconnects, improving the mechanical reliability of flexible printed electronics. IOP Science
Self-Powered End-to-End Wireless Sensor Network for Geophysical Explorations
IEEE Systems Journal, 2025
Development of a self-powered wireless sensing platform integrating energy harvesting and low-power electronics for geophysical exploration. IEEE Xplore
Beyond Flexible: Unveiling the Next Era of Flexible Electronic Systems
Advanced Materials, 2024
Perspective article discussing the evolution of flexible electronic technologies toward intelligent and multifunctional electronic systems. Wiley
Paper-Based Origami Flexible and Foldable Thermoelectric Nanogenerator
Nano Energy, 2017
Demonstrates an origami-inspired paper-based thermoelectric generator capable of lightweight, foldable energy harvesting for wearable applications. ScienceDirect
August 2026 · RSC Advances
MXene-assisted Bi₂Te₃ pellet-based thermoelectric generator
Our latest work demonstrates how a Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene interfacial layer can enhance the performance of a Bi₂Te₃ pellet-based thermoelectric generator, achieving a 13.8% increase in open-circuit voltage and a 32% improvement in maximum output power. The results highlight a practical approach toward improved thermoelectric energy harvesting for wearable electronics and autonomous sensors.
S. S. Ali, S. Firdous, S. Dieng, J. P. Rojas, and T. A. Saleh
May 2026 · Advanced Materials
Honored to see our article, “Beyond Flexible: Unveiling the Next Era of Flexible Electronic Systems,” recognized as a Top Viewed Article 2025 in Advanced Materials.
Advanced Materials continues to be one of the leading journals in materials science and engineering, bringing together impactful advances across electronics, energy, nanotechnology, and biomedical systems. It is encouraging to see growing interest in the future of flexible and next-generation electronic systems. Grateful to all who contributed to this work and to the broader research community for the engagement around this topic.