Ir. Lennert purnal

Lennert is a dedicated researcher specializing in the field of stretchable electronics. In 2022, he earned his Master's degree in electronics and ICT engineering technology. Currently, Lennert is working as a PhD researcher in a collaborative FWO project known as SUBLIME. His research focuses on the reliability and lifetime assessment of stretchable electronics based on liquid metal—a groundbreaking area with promising applications.
In the first year of his doctoral journey, Lennert worked on designing innovative test setups and developing a robust production process for stretchable electronics. This work has laid the groundwork for reproducible batch processing, a crucial factor in advancing the practical applications of this cutting-edge technology. The coming years of his research will witness a shift towards comprehensive mechanical and environmental testing. He will delve into the analysis of failure modes and mechanisms, contributing significantly to our understanding of the long-term viability of these stretchable electronic systems.
His research areas include Liquid metal based stretchable electronics, specifically reliability and lifetime assessment of electronic devices and production technology of stretchable electronics.
Some personal areas he is interested in are electronic circuit design, rf-electronics, telecommunication and optoelectronics.

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