Gabriele Greco

University of Trento, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Gabriele Greco is a leading researcher at the intersection of bioinspired materials, soft robotics, and smart textiles, with a specific focus on engineering next-generation spider silk. His work pioneers the creation of hybrid protein-based fibers that combine extraordinary mechanical strength with advanced functionalities. Greco’s major contributions include the development of magnetostrictive and electroconductive stress-sensitive spider silk, a breakthrough material for flexible electronics and soft robotics that has garnered 27 citations since 2022. He has also pioneered scalable, eco-friendly methods for producing high-performance magnetic artificial silk fibers, achieving 9 citations for demonstrating a sustainable route to mechanically robust, flexible magnetic materials. Most recently, his 2025 study on artificial spider silk fibers embedded with magnetite nanoparticles (2 citations) advances the field of biocompatible magnetic fibers for smart medicine. By merging the unparalleled mechanical properties of spider silk with electrical and magnetic responsiveness, Greco is enabling a new class of adaptive materials. His work is notable for its emphasis on scalable, all-aqueous production processes, making these advanced materials viable for real-world applications in biomedical devices and soft robotics.