Anna Bethke

Duke University, Arizona State University

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Dr. Anna Bethke is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and advanced materials, with a specialized focus on 2D titanium carbides (MXenes) and cellulose-based composites. Her work centers on engineering surface terminations and developing multi-stimulus soft actuators, addressing critical challenges in the scalability and design versatility of next-generation flexible, stretchable, and conformal microrobotics. Dr. Bethke’s major contributions include demonstrating the additive manufacturing of MXene-cellulose composites via aerosol jet printing, enabling precise, scalable fabrication of actuators that respond to multiple external stimuli. Her 2025 paper on surface termination engineering for light-activated soft robotics has already garnered 3 citations, while her study on multi-stimulus actuators, with 1 citation, lays foundational groundwork for future innovations. By bridging materials science and robotics, Dr. Bethke is driving the evolution of microrobotics toward more adaptable, high-performance systems. Her achievements highlight her as a rising leader in the field, with potential for significant impact on wearable technology, biomedical devices, and autonomous soft systems.