Mariia A. Kuzina

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

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Mariia A. Kuzina is a materials scientist whose research centers on the development and advanced manufacturing of soft, functional polymer networks, particularly hydrogels and organogels. Her work addresses critical challenges in biomedical engineering and additive manufacturing. Dr. Kuzina’s major contribution includes the discovery of the inherent photodegradability of polymethacrylate hydrogels, a breakthrough that enables the straightforward creation of biocompatible soft microstructures without the need for specialized cleavable crosslinkers. This work, published in 2019 and garnering 17 citations, has significant implications for 3D cell culture, tissue engineering, and drug delivery. More recently, she has pioneered solvent-independent 3D printing of organogels, a notable achievement that overcomes a key limitation in the field by allowing for the direct printing of organogels with diverse solvent compositions. This work, published in 2024, opens new avenues for applications in sensors and soft robotics. Dr. Kuzina’s research is characterized by its direct impact on accessible, functional materials fabrication, making her a rising voice in the intersection of polymer chemistry and 3D printing.