Anita Jena

Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

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Dr. Anita Jena is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, whose work is redefining the boundaries of additive manufacturing through the emerging field of 4D printing. Her primary research focus lies in the development of smart, stimuli-responsive materials and structures, particularly at the micro and nano scales. Dr. Jena’s major contribution is her groundbreaking exploration of 4D printing, where 3D-printed objects are engineered to self-transform their shape, properties, or functionality over time in response to external stimuli like heat, light, or moisture. Her most cited work, “4D Printing in Micro/Nano Scale” (2025), has already garnered significant attention, establishing a foundational framework for creating dynamic, programmable microstructures. This research holds transformative potential for applications in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and deployable aerospace components. By bridging the gap between material science and additive manufacturing, Dr. Jena is not just printing objects—she is printing behavior, paving the way for a new generation of adaptive, intelligent systems that can change their shape on demand.