Lily Raymond

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Dr. Lily Raymond is pioneering the future of smart materials and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on creating next-generation actuators and structures for biomedical and robotic applications. Her core research lies at the intersection of material science and 3D printing, specifically utilizing shape memory polymers (SMPs) to fabricate functional, responsive devices. In her highly cited 2022 work, Dr. Raymond introduced a novel method for material extrusion of helical artificial muscles from SMPs, directly addressing the critical need for improved fabrication of soft actuators used in rehabilitation exoskeletons and mobility aids. This contribution, garnering 5 citations, lays the groundwork for more accessible and customizable assistive technologies. Expanding on this, her 2023 study on hybrid 3D printing of functional smart hinges demonstrates a versatile approach for creating deployable structures for aerospace and robotics. By enabling SMP-based hinges to achieve complex shape changes, her work is driving innovation in self-assembling systems. Dr. Raymond’s research is not only advancing the fundamental science of 4D printing but is also forging a direct path toward practical, life-changing applications in healthcare and engineering.