Imri Frenkel

University of California, Los Angeles

Papers

4

Total Citations

309

H-Index

4

About

Imri Frenkel is a rising leader in soft materials engineering, with research spanning stretchable electronics, liquid metal printing, and bioinspired adhesives. His most impactful work includes the development of hierarchically structured stretchable conductive hydrogels for high-performance wearable strain sensors and supercapacitors, a paper that has garnered over 208 citations and established a foundation for next-generation wearable technology. Frenkel also pioneered a fast and facile liquid metal printing method using projection lithography, enabling highly stretchable electronic circuits with exceptional conductivity and mechanical resilience—critical for applications in soft robotics and biomedical devices. Additionally, he has contributed a critical review on mussel-inspired underwater adhesives, synthesizing adhesion mechanisms and engineering applications to guide future bioadhesive design. With over 300 total citations across his key publications, Frenkel’s work demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental materials science to practical, high-impact devices. His innovations in stretchable conductors and adhesive systems position him at the forefront of creating durable, flexible, and functional materials for the next generation of wearable and implantable technologies.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
4
Papers
309
Total Citations
77
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Hierarchically Structured Stretchable Conductive Hydrogels for High-Performance Wearable Strain Sensors and Supercapacitors
208 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 24
🏛 Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles

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