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Michele Laus is a leading figure in the chemistry of smart polymeric materials, with a particular focus on liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) and photoresponsive actuators. His work bridges fundamental polymer chemistry and advanced materials design, notably through the development of molecular strategies to control shape-shifting behavior. In a highly cited 2019 study, Laus demonstrated how a molecular approach can enable opposite self-folding in polymeric photoresponsive actuators, a breakthrough that allows 2D films to transform into complex 3D objects—a capability with profound implications for integrating polymers into electronic devices and biological systems. More recently, his 2021 work introduced dithiols as liquid crystalline building blocks for smart polymers via thiol–yne click chemistry, offering a versatile platform for creating artificial muscles with applications in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and tunable optics. With over 14 citations on his most recognized paper alone, Laus’s contributions continue to shape the field of stimuli-responsive materials, inspiring new generations of researchers to explore the intersection of molecular design and macroscopic function.
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