Araz Rajabi‐Abhari

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

232

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About

Araz Rajabi‐Abhari is a leading researcher in the field of stimuli-responsive materials, with a particular focus on advanced 2D nanomaterials and their applications in soft robotics and active devices. Their work centers on developing high-fidelity soft actuators that can reliably respond to multiple external stimuli, including electrical, thermal, and light triggers. Rajabi‐Abhari’s major contributions include pioneering the use of MXenes—a class of 2D transition metal carbides and nitrides—for creating highly responsive actuators, as evidenced by their seminal 2020 review on the topic, which has garnered over 207 citations. This work established a foundational framework for the field. Additionally, their 2021 study on vanadium oxide nanowire actuators demonstrated a novel integration of electro-active and photo-active properties for kirigami-inspired pop-up structures, showcasing a unique approach to multi-stimuli responsiveness. With a citation count exceeding 230 for their top papers alone, Rajabi‐Abhari’s research is driving innovation in soft robotics, wearable electronics, and biomedical devices, making them a key figure in the development of next-generation adaptive materials.