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Masoumeh H. Mahmoudinezhad is a researcher specializing in soft robotics, flexible sensing technologies, and human-robot interaction, with a particular focus on developing innovative sensor systems that bridge the gap between rigid robotic systems and compliant, real-world environments. Her most influential work includes the development of an interdigitated silicone foam-based sensor capable of measuring compressive forces up to 50 N, enabling proprioceptive capabilities in conventional robotic manipulators — a contribution that has garnered 17 citations and represents a significant step toward safer human-robot collaboration. Building on this foundation, she introduced a skin-like capacitive compression sensor using carbon black-silicone composites, achieving high sensitivity without requiring structured dielectrics or compliant electrodes, accumulating 10 citations since its 2023 publication. Her research extends into bioinspired robotics, exploring electroactive polymer hydrodynamic sensing to improve energy-efficient locomotion in fish-like autonomous robots. She has also tackled practical challenges in teleoperated robotic manipulation of soft tissues, contributing valuable interdisciplinary insights. Collectively, her work advances the integration of soft, responsive sensing into next-generation robotic platforms, making her a rising and versatile contributor to the field of soft robotics and intelligent sensing.