Anke Husmann

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Anke Husmann is a leading researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and biomedical microdevices. Her primary research focuses on developing novel, flexible force sensors using aerosol-jet printing and microfluidic technologies. Husmann’s major contribution lies in creating thin, low-cost, and conformable force sensors that seamlessly integrate with commercial microelectronic chips, addressing critical needs in biomedical sensing, precision surgery, and soft robotics. Her most-cited work, "Aerosol-jet-printed, conformable microfluidic force sensors" (2021), has garnered 26 citations, demonstrating its foundational impact on the field. By combining microfluidics with capacitive sensing, she has pioneered a fabrication method that yields highly sensitive, flexible sensors capable of conforming to curved surfaces. This innovation opens new possibilities for wearable health monitors and surgical tools that require precise force feedback. Husmann’s work is notable for bridging materials science and practical device engineering, offering scalable solutions for next-generation tactile sensing. Her research continues to inspire advances in soft electronics and human-machine interfaces.