Jelle Van Rethy

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Jelle Van Rethy is a pioneering researcher in ultra-low-power electronics, with a primary focus on energy-efficient sensor interfaces and emerging nanotechnologies. His most influential work, "Sensor-to-Digital Interface Built Entirely With Carbon Nanotube FETs" (2013, 59 citations), demonstrates a groundbreaking approach to minimizing energy consumption in sensing applications. By constructing a complete sensor-to-digital interface exclusively using carbon nanotube field-effect transistors (CNFETs), Van Rethy showed how this novel technology can drastically reduce power requirements compared to conventional CMOS designs. This contribution is particularly significant for the growing field of Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices and wireless sensor networks, where energy autonomy is critical. His related work on the "Sacha" platform (2013) further explores CNFET-based architectures for low-power sensing. Van Rethy’s research bridges the gap between emerging nanotechnology and practical circuit design, offering a viable path toward next-generation, energy-autonomous sensor systems. His work has been cited by researchers developing advanced low-power interfaces and exploring carbon-based electronics, cementing his role as a key innovator in sustainable microelectronics.