Aishah Prastowo

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Aishah Prastowo’s research lies at the intersection of soft robotics and microfluidics, with a focus on innovative fabrication and fluid manipulation. Her most notable contribution is the development of a design and fabrication framework for soft pneumatic actuators using fused deposition modelling (FDM), a low-cost 3D printing technique. This work, published in 2019 and cited 35 times, demonstrates how FDM can be used to create functional soft actuators directly, bypassing complex molding processes and enabling rapid prototyping. In earlier work (2015, 11 citations), Prastowo introduced a remarkably simple method for merging and transferring drops within a Teflon tube using only a syringe pump and the natural properties of liquid interfaces. This technique, applied to protein crystallization and drug screening, offers a low-cost, equipment-light alternative to conventional microfluidic devices. By bridging accessible fabrication with practical fluid control, Prastowo’s work has opened new possibilities for researchers and students working in resource-limited settings. Her contributions highlight the power of elegant, minimalist design in solving complex engineering challenges.

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1. 1
   Design and fabrication in the loop of soft pneumatic actuators using fused deposition modelling

   35 citations · 2019
2. 2
   Merging drops in a Teflon tube, and transferring fluid between them, illustrated by protein crystallization and drug screening

   11 citations · 2015

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