Tanja Mueller

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Tanja Mueller is a leading figure at the intersection of soft robotics and biomedical engineering, with a primary focus on developing high-fidelity organ simulators for surgical and respiratory research. Her most-cited work, "An organosynthetic soft robotic respiratory simulator" (2020, 36 citations), introduces a groundbreaking benchtop model that recreates the motion and function of the human diaphragm. By combining advanced soft robotic actuators with organic tissue and clinically derived imaging, Mueller’s simulator achieves unprecedented realism—bridging the gap between synthetic models and living physiology. This innovation offers surgeons and researchers a dynamic, repeatable platform for testing devices and procedures without animal or human subjects. Mueller’s contributions are pivotal in advancing the field of organosynthetic systems, where robotics and biology converge to create lifelike, interactive models. Her work has already influenced the design of next-generation surgical trainers and respiratory assist devices, establishing her as a key innovator in soft robotic biohybrids.