The versatility of magnetoelectric neural devices has implications in several areas of neuroscience and neuroengineering. As magnetoelectric neuronal stimulation works via the same fundamental mechanism as wired-in electrodes (i.e. via the transmission of electric signals), we could use these materials in any application that currently uses electrodes. Spinal cord injury, control of prosthetic limbs, sensory prosthetics, and deep brain stimulation (DBS) are all potential applications for our nanoelectrodes.

We currently collaborate with Dr. Ali Jahanshahi and Prof. Yasin Temel of the Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC) Department of Neurosurgery. Our collaboration focuses on injectable magnetoelectric nanoelectrodes as a less-invasive alternative to conventional DBS for Parkinson’s Disease treatment.