Self-locking cuff electrodes for the nerve stimulation

Nerve cuff electrodes are designed for reliable recording and stimulation of peripheral nerves, as illustrated in Figure A. This project aims to develop a wireless, self-locking cuff electrode tailored specifically for nerve stimulation, as depicted in Figure B. The student will determine a suitable biocompatible material for the electrode, design the electrode structure, and optimize its curvature using both theoretical analysis and finite element method (FEM) simulations to enhance the electrode's ability to wrap around the nerve. The student will also explore the electrode's application in stimulation in the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and investigate other potential biomedical applications.

Nerve cuff electrodes are designed for reliable recording and stimulation of peripheral nerves, as illustrated in Figure A. This project aims to develop a wireless, self-locking cuff electrode tailored specifically for nerve stimulation, as depicted in Figure B. The student will determine a suitable biocompatible material for the electrode, design the electrode structure, and optimize its curvature using both theoretical analysis and finite element method (FEM) simulations to enhance the electrode's ability to wrap around the nerve. The student will also explore the electrode's application in stimulation in the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and investigate other potential biomedical applications.

- Design the electrode structure with biocompatible materials. - Optimize electrode curvature using both theoretical analysis and finite element method (FEM) simulations. - Demonstrates nerve stimulation in the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

- Design the electrode structure with biocompatible materials.
- Optimize electrode curvature using both theoretical analysis and finite element method (FEM) simulations.
- Demonstrates nerve stimulation in the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

Huimin Chen, **huimchen@student.ethz.ch** Dr. Semih Sevim, **sevims@ethz.ch** Students are encouraged to send the CV and the transcript to Huimin Chen.

Huimin Chen, **huimchen@student.ethz.ch**
Dr. Semih Sevim, **sevims@ethz.ch**
Students are encouraged to send the CV and the transcript to Huimin Chen.