Jayson V. Pagaduan

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Total Citations

106

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About

Jayson V. Pagaduan is a leading researcher in soft robotics and biomedical engineering, with a focus on developing intelligent, responsive materials for minimally invasive medical applications. His most cited work, "Biodegradable Thermomagnetically Responsive Soft Untethered Grippers" (2018, 106 citations), introduces millimeter-sized self-folding polymeric microgrippers that combine thermomagnetic actuation with biodegradability. This innovation enables the gentle pick-and-place of fragile biological cargo in hard-to-reach conduits, offering transformative potential for drug delivery, targeted therapy, and microsurgery. Pagaduan’s contributions bridge materials science and robotics, creating untethered, remotely controlled devices that degrade safely after use—a critical advancement for in vivo applications. His work has garnered significant attention, with over 100 citations reflecting its impact on the field. By integrating stimuli-responsive polymers with magnetic control, he has opened new avenues for soft robotics in biomedical contexts, positioning him as a key figure in the development of next-generation surgical tools and therapeutic delivery systems.