Matteo Hirsch

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Papers

Total Citations

179

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About

Matteo Hirsch is a leading researcher at the frontier of advanced biomaterials, specializing in the design and fabrication of high-performance hydrogels for load-bearing applications. His major contributions lie in developing innovative strategies to overcome the traditional trade-off between strength and toughness in soft materials. Hirsch’s landmark 2020 paper on “3D Printing of Strong and Tough Double Network Granular Hydrogels” (170 citations) introduced a groundbreaking approach to create architectured hydrogels that mimic the remarkable mechanical properties of natural tissues, enabling unprecedented combinations of stiffness and resilience. In his subsequent 2021 work on “Load-bearing hydrogels ionically reinforced through competitive ligand exchanges” (9 citations), he pioneered a novel method for homogeneous metal-ion reinforcement, using weak complexation agents to delay metal-complex formation and achieve predictable, uniform strengthening. With over 170 total citations, Hirsch’s research is highly influential in the fields of soft robotics, tissue engineering, and 3D bioprinting. His work not only advances fundamental understanding of polymer mechanics but also provides practical pathways for creating durable, tissue-mimetic materials that could revolutionize medical implants and wearable devices.