Hamideh Khanbareh

University of Bath, Materials innovation institute

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Hamideh Khanbareh is a researcher specializing in smart materials, piezoelectric sensing technologies, and their applications in soft robotics and human-machine interaction. Her work centers on developing advanced flexible piezoelectric composite materials that bridge the gap between rigid traditional sensors and the conformable, sensitive systems demanded by next-generation robotic and healthcare applications. Khanbareh's most influential contribution, "Large Area and Flexible Micro-porous Piezoelectric Materials for Soft Robotic Skin" (2017, 48 citations), established her as a notable voice in the field of electronic skin technologies. Alongside this, her investigations into tri-phase PZT-porous polyurethane foam composites demonstrated innovative strategies for reducing dielectric constants while enhancing material flexibility, directly advancing the feasibility of highly sensitive tactile sensors for human-robot interfaces. Her 2022 work on dynamic modeling of flexible micro-porous piezoelectric sensors further reflects her commitment to translating material innovations into practical engineering frameworks for soft robotics and healthcare monitoring systems. With a body of work that combines materials science, mechanical modeling, and applied robotics, Khanbareh's research offers meaningful contributions to how machines can sense and respond to the physical world with greater nuance and adaptability, inspiring ongoing developments in wearable and biomedical sensing technologies.