Research Talk by Prof. Adam Khalifa

Abstract:

In the last decade, the quest for a minimally invasive, distributed neural interface has accelerated. Current technologies, relying on intracortical or depth electrodes, either lack coverage or become too invasive. To address these issues, we have created wirelessly powered, injectable microdevices smaller than 0.01 mm³, offering a minimally invasive solution for chronic brain stimulation. These devices circumvent surgical complications tied to open craniotomy and are powered by a scalp-mounted transmitter coil.

About the speaker:

Biography:

Dr. Adam Khalifa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and is affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida. He received the B.S. and M.Phil. degrees from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, in 2011 and 2013, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree from Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA, in 2019. As a T32 NIH fellow, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Khalifa joined UF in 2022, where his current research focuses on low-power Analog/RF/Mixed-mode ASIC design, miniaturization, wireless powering, electrode design/microfabrication, coil design/fabrication for magnetic stimulation, neural stimulation and recording in animal models, and implant packaging.

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Time and Location:

Friday, May 17th, 2024

2:00pm – 3:00pm – Eng. Bldg. 2, Room 112C1

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