David Mooney
Papers
13
Total Citations
1,516
H-Index
11
About
David Mooney is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, mechanobiology, and regenerative medicine. His work focuses on developing bioinspired, mechanically active materials and robotic systems that actively interact with biological tissues to accelerate healing and restore function. Mooney’s major contributions include the creation of mechanically active adhesive dressings that mimic embryonic wound closure to accelerate wound healing (528 citations), and a soft robotic sleeve designed to support heart function by actively compressing and twisting around the heart (417 citations). He has also advanced the field of targeted drug delivery with 3D-printed microtransporters for spatiotemporally controlled therapeutic release (234 citations). Notably, his research demonstrates that robotic actuation can clear neutrophils to accelerate skeletal muscle regeneration, and that anti-inflammatory mechanotherapies can rejuvenate aged muscle. Mooney’s work is characterized by its translational potential, bridging engineering and biology to create devices that actively participate in physiological processes. His high-impact publications and innovative approaches have positioned him as a leader in soft robotics for biomedical applications, inspiring new directions in mechanotherapy and implantable devices.
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Top Papers
- 1Bioinspired mechanically active adhesive dressings to accelerate wound closure528 citations · 2019
- 2Soft robotic sleeve supports heart function417 citations · 2017
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- 6Modular soft robotic microdevices for dexterous biomanipulation46 citations · 2019
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- 8Force Control of Textile-Based Soft Wearable Robots for Mechanotherapy32 citations · 2018
- 9Anti-inflammatory therapy enables robot-actuated regeneration of aged muscle19 citations · 2023
- 10Design and Fabrication of a Soft Robotic Direct Cardiac Compression Device19 citations · 2015