Maria Belegratis
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Maria Belegratis is a pioneering researcher in flexible piezoelectric transducers and self-powered sensor systems, with a focus on smart materials for wearable and soft robotics applications. Her most-cited work introduces a paradigm shift in transducer design: microstructured single-layer electrodes embedded in P(VDF-TrFE) polymer, enabling direction-sensitive strain sensing without the need for a vertical electrode setup. This innovation, published in 2020 with 15 citations, overcomes a fundamental limitation of conventional flexible sensors, allowing selective detection of mechanical stimuli in a single, self-powered device. Belegratis’s contributions lie at the intersection of materials engineering and device physics, advancing the development of flexible, lightweight, and energy-autonomous sensors. Her work has significant implications for next-generation wearable electronics, human-machine interfaces, and structural health monitoring. By rethinking electrode architecture, she has opened new pathways for more efficient and versatile piezoelectric systems, demonstrating how subtle structural changes can yield transformative performance gains. Her research continues to inspire innovations in flexible electronics and energy harvesting.
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