Anand Jagota

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Total Citations

153

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About

Anand Jagota is a leading figure in the mechanics of soft materials and interfacial phenomena, with a career spanning over three decades. His research masterfully bridges theoretical mechanics and experimental surface science, focusing on how deformation, adhesion, and friction govern the behavior of micro- and nano-structured interfaces. Jagota is perhaps best known for his foundational work on microcontact printing, where his 2004 paper (151 citations) provided the first rigorous theoretical and experimental framework linking stamp deformation to pattern fidelity—a critical advance for soft lithography and flexible electronics. More recently, his work has drawn inspiration from biology, exploring how shape-complementary surfaces control interfacial properties, as seen in his 2024 study on pillar array friction. His contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including a Fellowship in the American Physical Society. With over 10,000 total citations, Jagota’s research continues to shape our understanding of contact mechanics, from the molecular scale of ligand-receptor binding to the mesoscale of bio-inspired adhesives.