B3.1. Research Project

For my B3.1, I chose an individual research internship at the university, supervised by Dr. Rong-Hao Liang in the Health Lab. I’m developing a tool to simplify the process of making soft electronics on textiles, aiming to make it accessible for both students and external users. After gaining industry experience through a nine-month internship at Omron and short sprints with companies like DLL and Cefetra, I wanted to explore academia where I could manage my own process and schedule. This setup has given me the flexibility to engage in entrepreneurial projects through my startup, contribute to the Honors Academy and student team InCharge, and take on leadership and mentoring roles. Initially, I struggled with the unstructured nature of the project, but by setting weekly goals and planning ahead, I’ve improved my time management and documentation significantly. Focusing on one main project per semester, supplemented by smaller side tasks, has led to higher quality outcomes.

This experience is shaping my career aspirations. While I once envisioned working as a product designer at a multinational, I now see myself pursuing a more entrepreneurial path either as an innovation officer or running my own business. Working independently has brought both freedom and motivation, which I found lacking in corporate settings. Beyond technical growth in soft electronics, this project has helped me strengthen skills in programming, design, and stakeholder interaction. Through activities like building web platforms, attending networking events, mentoring, and leading workshops, I’ve expanded my competencies across all development areas. Choosing this path has proven to be both strategically and personally rewarding.

Teaching Soft Electronics Integration in Garments