Ava S. Gesell

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Ava S. Gesell is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and soft matter engineering, with a focus on liquid metal microfluidics and 3D printing. Her work centers on developing novel fabrication techniques for room-temperature eutectic Gallium Indium (eGaIn)-based devices, which combine stretchability, high conductivity, and reconfigurability for applications in soft robotics, flexible electronics, and biomedical systems. Gesell’s most-cited paper, “3D‐Printed Multi‐scale Fluidics for Liquid Metals” (2023, 8 citations), introduces a breakthrough method for creating multi-scale fluidic channels via three-dimensional printing, overcoming traditional microfluidics’ limitations in feature size and complexity. This work enables precise, scalable production of liquid metal devices with enhanced performance. Her contributions are foundational to the emerging field of multi-scale additive manufacturing, offering a versatile platform for next-generation stretchable electronics and adaptive medical implants. While early in her career, Gesell’s innovative approach has already garnered attention for its potential to transform how conductive, deformable devices are designed and fabricated, positioning her as a rising leader in soft matter and advanced manufacturing research.