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Andrew Feeney is pioneering the next generation of bio-inspired, self-powered sensors for artificial skin, soft robotics, and prosthetics. His research centers on developing flexible, biocompatible, and biodegradable pressure sensors that mimic human mechanoreceptors—such as the Pacinian corpuscle—using sustainable materials like chitosan and bioproteins. Feeney’s most cited work, a 2025 study on wireless, self-powered chitosan-based pressure sensors for artificial mechanoreceptors (6 citations), demonstrates his leadership in creating truly wearable, eco-friendly electronic skin. He has also advanced tribological characterization of Nitinol, exploring friction-induced phase transformations critical for actuating materials in ultrasonic transducers and robotic systems (4 citations). His 2024 paper on a chitosan-BaTiO₃ composite pressure sensor (3 citations) further showcases his ability to integrate piezoelectric materials for self-powered, flexible e-skin applications. With a clear focus on bridging materials science and bioengineering, Feeney’s contributions are shaping the future of intelligent prosthetics and human-like robotics, offering sustainable, high-performance solutions that prioritize both functionality and environmental responsibility.