John D. Berrigan

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About

John D. Berrigan is a pioneer in the field of soft robotics and advanced manufacturing, with a research focus on 3D printing of functional materials, soft electronics, and stimuli-responsive polymers. His most significant contribution is the development of hybrid 3D printing, a groundbreaking method that seamlessly integrates direct ink writing of conductive and dielectric elastomers with automated pick-and-place of electronic components. This work, published in 2017, has garnered over 670 citations, establishing a foundational platform for fabricating entirely soft, stretchable electronic devices. Berrigan has also made notable advances in the microstructuring of liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs), demonstrating how photopolymerization in oxygen-rich environments can precisely program complex shape-morphing behaviors. This research enables high-energy output actuators capable of nearly 20 J kg⁻¹, pushing the boundaries of soft actuation. Through his innovative integration of materials science and manufacturing, Berrigan’s work is driving the next generation of wearable electronics, soft robots, and adaptive structures, making him a key figure in the evolution of additive manufacturing for functional, deformable systems.