M. M. Joglekar
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About
M. M. Joglekar’s research focuses on the mechanics of smart materials and structures, with particular emphasis on electroactive polymers and their multifield interactions. His major contributions lie in modeling the complex electromechanical behavior of dielectric elastomer minimum energy structures (DEMES), where he developed an energy-based framework to predict equilibrium configurations and electromechanical responses in systems incorporating stiffeners. This work, published in 2022 and garnering 23 citations, provides foundational insights for designing soft actuators and sensors with fast response and large reversible strokes. More recently, Joglekar has advanced the understanding of wrinkling phenomena in thin elastomeric membranes by incorporating thermo-electro-magnetostrictive effects into unequal-biaxial taut states—a previously underexplored area that promises to enhance the reliability of flexible electronics and adaptive surfaces. His 2025 paper on this topic, with 6 citations, marks a significant step toward comprehensive multifield models. Through these contributions, Joglekar bridges theoretical mechanics with practical device design, offering tools for engineers working on soft robotics, energy harvesting, and morphing structures. His work is notable for its rigorous analytical approach to coupled physics problems, establishing him as a rising voice in the field of active materials.
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