Ana Lebanov

Papers

Total Citations

145

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About

Dr. Ana Lebanov is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of flexible electronics, wearable sensors, and human-machine interfaces. Her work centers on developing next-generation electronic skins (e-skins) that transcend natural human perception, enabling novel interactions with both physical and virtual environments. Her most influential contribution, the 2018 paper “Magnetosensitive e-skins with directional perception for augmented reality” (145 citations), introduced a groundbreaking approach to soft, skin-conformable sensors that detect magnetic fields with directional sensitivity. This innovation allows users to manipulate virtual objects through simple gestures, bridging the gap between tactile sensing and augmented reality. By integrating magnetoreception—a sense absent in humans—into wearable platforms, Lebanov has opened new pathways for intuitive control of digital interfaces, advanced prosthetics, and immersive gaming. Her work has been widely recognized for its interdisciplinary impact, merging materials science, robotics, and interaction design. With over 145 citations on this seminal paper alone, Lebanov continues to shape the future of sensory augmentation, demonstrating how artificial receptors can expand our perceptual boundaries and redefine how we interact with technology.