Bhavana Gupta

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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Bhavana Gupta is a leading researcher in the field of bipolar electrochemistry and soft robotics, with a focus on designing autonomous, wirelessly controlled micro- and macroscale actuators. Her most-cited work, "Bipolar Conducting Polymer Crawlers Based on Triple Symmetry Breaking" (2017, 51 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to inducing motion in conducting polymer objects by exploiting triple symmetry breaking—a combination of electrochemical, structural, and chemical asymmetries. This innovation enables the creation of crawling devices that move without external wiring or onboard power, opening new avenues for soft robotics, targeted drug delivery, and environmental sensing. Gupta’s contributions have significantly advanced the understanding of how bipolar electrochemistry can drive self-regenerating, bubble-free motion, offering a more efficient and versatile alternative to traditional gas-propelled systems. Her work is highly cited for its elegant integration of materials science and electrochemistry, and she is recognized for pushing the boundaries of autonomous microswimmers and crawlers. With her research bridging fundamental electrochemistry and practical device design, Bhavana Gupta continues to inspire innovations in wireless motion control and responsive materials.