Mirela Alistar
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Mirela Alistar is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, sustainable design, and biofabrication. Her work centers on developing open-source, accessible technologies that enable the creation of smart textiles from biobased materials, directly addressing the environmental challenges posed by electronic waste and textile pollution. Her most cited paper, "Desktop Biofibers Spinning: An Open-Source Machine for Exploring Biobased Fibers and Their Application Towards Sustainable Smart Textile Design" (2024, 33 citations), introduces a novel, low-cost machine that allows designers and researchers to spin fibers from natural sources like algae and kombucha, integrating them with conductive elements for interactive textiles. This contribution stands out for democratizing biofabrication, making sustainable smart textile design accessible beyond specialized labs. Alistar’s impact is evident in her growing citation record and her role in shaping a new research agenda that merges sustainability with interactive systems. Her work is notable for challenging conventional manufacturing paradigms, offering a tangible path toward reducing the ecological footprint of wearable technology while fostering creativity and material innovation in HCI.
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