Helen Tran

Helen Tran is an Assistant Professor in the Department of CHEM at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on Biological Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Polymer and Material Chemistry. She can be contacted via email at tran@utoronto.ca or through her profile page at https://www.chemistry.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/helen-tran.

Helen Tran is a researcher at the University of Toronto specializing in polymer chemistry, self-assembly, and soft electronics. Her work focuses on developing biodegradable and flexible electronic materials for applications such as arterial-pulse sensors and stretchable semiconductors. Tran's research explores the design of conductive hydrogels, intrinsically stretchable polymers, and biocompatible materials for transient electronics. She also investigates the rational design of pressure sensors and the integration of emerging polymer chemistries for recyclable and biodegradable devices. Her contributions span from molecular-level self-assembly to macro-scale electronic systems, emphasizing sustainability and biocompatibility in electronic materials.