Deepak K. Gupta

Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research

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Deepak K. Gupta is a materials scientist whose research focuses on the design and development of advanced soft materials, particularly stimuli-responsive polymers and actuators. His work addresses critical challenges in creating high-performance, solvent-free thermoresponsive systems that can undergo controlled and reversible shape morphing—a key requirement for next-generation soft robotics and biomedical devices. Gupta’s most cited paper, “Controlled shape morphing of solvent free thermoresponsive soft actuators” (2020, 12 citations), introduces a novel approach to overcoming the limitations of traditional poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (pNipam)-based actuators, which often suffer from poor mechanical robustness and slow response times. By engineering solvent-free formulations, his research enables more reliable, durable, and precisely controllable actuation. This contribution has garnered attention for its potential to unlock practical applications in fields ranging from adaptive optics to microfluidics. Gupta’s work stands out for its emphasis on translating fundamental polymer science into functional, real-world devices, making him a notable emerging voice in the field of smart materials.