Printed Electronics: Thin film Batteries and pH Sensors

Matthias Hilder received his BSc degree in Materials Science from the University of Applied Sciences Muenster (Germany). As part of his Honours degree he worked for DaimlerChrysler on mechanisms of heterogeneous catalysis. He then commenced a PhD degree in chemistry at Monash University (Australia) where he worked on the 'Photophysical Properties of Lanthanoid Carboxylate Complexes in the Solid State'. After completing his PhD, he continued working for Monash University on various topics including, X-ray contrast agents, food sensors and quantitative surface characterisation. He then transferred to CSIRO, where he worked on plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition at atmospheric pressure, and synthesis and surface functionalisation of novel pigments. His main focus is on electroactive materials for battery and sensor applications, including metallised films, conducting polymers and phase-change electrolytes.

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