Dr Jenny TillotsonUniversity positionVisiting Researcher DepartmentsHome pagehttp://www.escent.ai (personal home page) Research ThemesInterestsThis research crosses neuroscience, design, scent, biotechnology, complementary therapies and AI and combines wearable technology with biometric and connected sensors.
Using aroma-based stress management strategies, anxiety can be reduced using controlled-release fragrances to alleviate stress and improve sleep. Aromas coupled with biosensors create data-driven solutions for wellbeing and preventative healthcare, informed by psychology and neurology studies that show the influence of essential oils on affective and cognitive states in humans
This work presents an empowering sensory technology that emits context-dependent mood-enhancing aromas depending on biofeedback. In response to a real-time dynamic change in mood, biology, behaviour, voice analysis and sleep patterns, fragrances respond to emotional and sensory cues by using AI to learn from the user Sensors and emotionally responsive aroma emitters are embedded into clothing/jewellery/masks as a closed-loop scent intervention Research Focus
EquipmentAdaptive Scent Technology Behavioural analysis Wearable Technology Collaborators
Associated News ItemsKey publicationsTillotson JR (2020), “Sensory Design and Smart Textiles” The Routledge Companion to Health Humanities, Edited by Paul Crawford, Brian Brown, Andrea Charise Vol 1 Tillotson JR (2017), “Emotionally Responsive Wearable Technology and Stress Detection for Affective Disorders ” Psychiatria Danubina Vol. 29, Suppl. 3, pp 604-606 PDF Tillotson JR (2009), “Scentsory Design: A “Holistic” Approach to Fashion as a Vehicle to Deliver Emotional Well-being’ ” Fashion Practice: The Journal of Design, Creative Process and the Fashion Industry BERG, Vol 1, p 33-61 Tillotson JR, Jenkins G, Manz A (2006), “Scent Whisper” IET Seminar on MEMS Sensors and Actuators p 99-104 Publications2019Tillotson JR (2019), “Sensory Fashion Stress Management Tools To Prevent A Bipolar Relapse: A Wearable Biofeedback Scent Intervention” Winston Churchill Fellowship Report Vol 1 Tillotson JR, Temple S (2019), “Liquid and dispensing system creating and maintaining a personalized bubble with a defined radius and concentration” PCT patent PCT/GB2018/052097 2017Tillotson JR, Mair C (2017), “Applying Aroma-based Technology to Enhance Wellbeing in an Adolescent Population” Youth Mental Health Conference 2017, University of Nottingham Tillotson JR, Silina YE, Manz A (2017), “Storage and controlled release of fragrances maintaining a constant ratio of volatile compounds” Analytical Methods 2017,9, 6073-6082 2013Tillotson JR (2013), “Scentsory Design - A 'Science Fashion' Vision in Perfumery” British Perfumery A Fragrant History p 216-221 Tillotson JR, Rolland MJL, Lahiri K (2013), “The Oneiric Dimension of Electronic Scents” FutureScan2: Collective Voices 2 Vol 2, p74-89 2012Tillotson JR (2012), “Live Scent: Evil Stench” This Pervasive Day: The Potential And Perils of Pervasive Computing IC Press, p 53-68 2009Tillotson JR, Oliver R, Toomey A (2009), “Bioengineered Textiles and Non Woven’s – The Convergence of Bio-miniaturization and Electro-active Conductive Polymers for Assisted healthcare, Portable Power and Design-Led Wearable Technology” Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics Vol 2, no 1 2008Tillotson JR (2008), “Scentsory Design: Scent Whisper and Fashion Fluidics” Transdisciplinary Digital Art. Sound, Vision and the New Screen, Communications in Computer and Information Science book series CCIS, volume 7, p 403-417 2006Tillotson JR (2006), “Scentsory Design: The Emotional Living Tissue” The Future of the 20th Century: Collecting, Interpreting & Conserving Modern Materials p 3-10 Tillotson JR, Hughes B (2006), “Design & Scent” Design & Emotion Moves p 204-220 1997Tillotson JR (1997), “Interactive Olfactory Surfaces: The Wellness Collection, A Science Fashion Story” Royal College of Art PhD Thesis |