Jalilah M. Muhammad
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Jalilah M. Muhammad is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics and advanced materials, with a focus on creating untethered, programmable systems that blur the line between machines and matter. Her most influential work, "Untethered soft robotic matter with passive control of shape morphing and propulsion" (2019, 454 citations), introduced a novel approach to soft robotics by embedding liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) hinges into polymeric tiles. By tuning the chemistry and printed architecture of these hinges, she achieved large, reversible bending responses that enable passive shape morphing and propulsion without external tethers or complex electronics. This breakthrough has profound implications for autonomous soft robots, deployable structures, and biomedical devices. Muhammad’s contributions lie at the intersection of materials science and robotics, demonstrating how programmable matter can self-actuate in response to heat. Her work has garnered significant attention, inspiring further research into scalable, energy-efficient soft robotic systems. As a rising leader in the field, she continues to push the boundaries of what soft matter can achieve, offering elegant solutions for adaptive, lifelike machines.
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