Laurent Hirsinger
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Laurent Hirsinger is a leading figure in the emerging field of active and adaptive mechanical metamaterials, with a particular focus on magneto-mechanical coupling. His most-cited work, "Active magneto-mechanical metamaterial with the wave transmission and Poisson’s ratio controlled via the magnetic field" (2024, 27 citations), demonstrates a groundbreaking ability to dynamically tune both wave propagation and auxetic behavior using an external magnetic field—a significant step toward programmable smart materials. Hirsinger also made notable contributions to nanoscale electromechanics, providing "Qualitative evidence of the flexoelectric effect in a single multi-wall carbon nanotube by nanorobotic manipulation" (2022). This work experimentally confirmed flexoelectricity—the linear coupling between strain gradients and electric polarization—in a single carbon nanotube, a phenomenon distinct from piezoelectricity and observable even in non-centrosymmetric materials. By leveraging nanorobotic manipulation, Hirsinger opened new avenues for understanding size-dependent electromechanical effects at the nanoscale. His research bridges fundamental physics and applied materials science, offering transformative potential for sensors, energy harvesters, and adaptive structures. With a growing citation footprint, Hirsinger is establishing himself as a key innovator in active metamaterials and nano-electromechanics.
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