Pijush Ghosh

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Pijush Ghosh is a leading researcher in the field of stimuli-responsive soft materials, with a particular focus on shape-morphing hydrogels, biopolymer films, and soft actuators. His work explores how materials can be programmed to change shape in response to environmental triggers such as solvents and temperature. Ghosh’s major contributions include the development of solvent-triggered irreversible and reversible folding in biopolymer films, a breakthrough that enables precise control over shape transformation without the need for complex layered structures. He also pioneered solvent-free thermoresponsive soft actuators, addressing key limitations of traditional pNipam-based systems. His most cited paper, “Solvent triggered shape morphism of 4D printed hydrogels” (2022, 42 citations), demonstrates the potential for programmable, time-dependent shape changes in 3D-printed materials. With over 90 cumulative citations across his top papers, Ghosh’s work has significant implications for soft robotics, sensors, and biomedical devices. His recent research on functionally graded hydrogel thin films and rapid manufacturing of porous polymer structures further advances the field, offering scalable solutions for next-generation smart materials.

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1. 1
   Solvent triggered shape morphism of 4D printed hydrogels

   42 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Solvent triggered irreversible shape morphism of biopolymer films

   28 citations · 2018
3. 3
   Controlled shape morphing of solvent free thermoresponsive soft actuators

   12 citations · 2020
4. 4
   Solvent-Responsive Functionally Graded Hydrogel Thin Films for Programmed Actuation

   7 citations · 2024
5. 5
   Solvent-assisted rapid manufacturing of free-form soft polymer structures with hierarchical pores

   3 citations · 2024

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