Mark A. Skylar‐Scott

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Mark A. Skylar-Scott is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioprinting, soft robotics, and tissue engineering. His work redefines how living tissues are fabricated, with a focus on creating complex, functional biological structures. Skylar-Scott’s most notable contribution is the development of “voxelated soft matter” via multimaterial multinozzle 3D printing—a breakthrough that enables the precise, programmable assembly of multiple materials at high resolution. This work, published in 2019, has garnered over 1,000 citations, underscoring its transformative impact on additive manufacturing and biofabrication. More recently, he has advanced the field with research on programmable 3D cell alignment in bioprinted tissues using soft robotic dynamic stimulation. This approach introduces mechanical maturation into engineered tissues, addressing a critical gap in creating functional implants for drug testing and regenerative medicine. Skylar-Scott’s innovations bridge materials science, robotics, and biology, offering new pathways for building living systems with unprecedented control. His work is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting.