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Elodie Sandraz is a leading researcher in the field of micro- and nanorobotics, with a focus on bioinspired design and biomedical applications. Her work bridges the gap between synthetic small-scale swimmers and biological systems, drawing inspiration from nature to create functional, autonomous devices. Sandraz’s most notable contribution is the development of magnetically propelled fish-like nanoswimmers (2016, 267 citations), which mimic the complex locomotion of fish to achieve efficient underwater propulsion at the microscale. This work has been foundational in advancing the understanding of fluid dynamics at small scales. She further expanded the biomedical potential of nanorobots by creating platelet-camouflaged nanorobots (2017, 223 citations), which can bind and isolate biological threats such as bacteria and toxins—a breakthrough for targeted therapy and detoxification. More recently, Sandraz has explored self-healing capabilities in small-scale swimmers (2021), demonstrating that these devices can recover structural integrity after catastrophic damage while maintaining autonomous propulsion. Her research has garnered over 500 citations, reflecting its significant impact on robotics, materials science, and nanomedicine.