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Marilena Stoica is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of biomechanics, tribology, and soft matter physics, with a particular focus on understanding the mechanical behaviour of human skin. Her key research areas include the dynamic and tribological contact of soft tissues, nonlinear elastic modelling of complex biological materials, and the development of skin-like materials for applications in robotics and prosthetics. Stoica’s major contribution lies in her detailed study of human fingertip contact at very low speeds, where she has advanced the understanding of how skin deforms and interacts with surfaces—a critical factor for improving haptic feedback in robotic systems and designing more realistic prosthetic interfaces. Her work bridges fundamental material science with practical engineering challenges, offering insights that are essential for creating more lifelike and functional synthetic skins. Although her most-cited paper, "Dynamic and tribological contact study for human fingertips at very low speeds" (2020), has garnered 1 citation, its significance is underscored by its foundational role in a nascent field. Stoica’s research is particularly notable for its potential to impact orthopaedics and prosthetics, where accurate skin modelling can lead to better patient outcomes and more intuitive human-machine interactions.
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