Farah Afiqa Mohd Ghazali

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Farah Afiqa Mohd Ghazali is a researcher specializing in soft robotics and smart materials, with a particular focus on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) for bio-inspired locomotion. Her work bridges materials science and mechanical engineering to create flexible, lightweight robotic systems. In her highly cited 2020 paper, "Soft dielectric elastomer microactuator for robot locomotion," she demonstrated how pre-stretched DEAs fabricated on acrylic frames can be used to build single and multiple robotic crawler models. This contribution is significant for advancing the field of soft robotics, where traditional rigid actuators are replaced by compliant, muscle-like materials. Although her citation count is still growing—reflecting the emerging nature of her research area—her work has laid a foundation for future developments in micro-scale, energy-efficient locomotion systems. Her research is particularly relevant for applications in search-and-rescue, medical devices, and environmental monitoring, where soft, adaptable robots are needed. As a rising voice in the soft robotics community, Ghazali’s work exemplifies how novel actuator designs can inspire new paradigms in robot mobility and design.