Papers
25
Total Citations
1,672
H-Index
17
About
Albertus P. H. J. Schenning is a leading materials scientist whose research sits at the intersection of stimuli-responsive polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and bioinspired soft robotics. His work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how light-driven liquid crystalline polymers (LCPs) can be programmed to execute complex, three-dimensional shape changes, enabling the creation of untethered soft robotic devices that mimic biological motion. Among his most celebrated contributions is pioneering research into photoresponsive fiber arrays that replicate the collective ciliary motion found in biological transport systems, as well as the development of dual magneto- and light-responsive grippers capable of loading, rotating, and releasing cargo without physical tethering. His explorations of 4D printing of liquid crystal materials have opened new frontiers in fabricating functional devices for healthcare, sensing, and energy applications. Schenning's work on structural color actuators—drawing inspiration from cuttlefish and other adaptive organisms—demonstrates his commitment to translating nature's ingenuity into synthetic materials. With flagship papers accumulating hundreds of citations, including over 300 for his 2020 review on bioinspired light-driven soft robots, his research continues to shape the future of intelligent, responsive materials and autonomous soft robotic systems.
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Top Papers
- 1Bioinspired light-driven soft robots based on liquid crystal polymers324 citations · 2020
- 2A Soft Transporter Robot Fueled by Light185 citations · 2020
- 3Liquid crystal elastomer coatings with programmed response of surface profile152 citations · 2018
- 44D Printing of Liquid Crystals: What's Right for Me?146 citations · 2021
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- 7Liquid crystal-based structural color actuators109 citations · 2022
- 8Light‐Responsive Smart Soft Matter Technologies57 citations · 2019
- 9Pigmented Structural Color Actuators Fueled by Near-Infrared Light54 citations · 2022
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