Nancy Khuu
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Nancy Khuu is a researcher at the forefront of advanced materials engineering, specializing in the design and fabrication of structurally anisotropic hydrogels for applications in soft robotics, drug delivery, and microfluidics. Her major contributions lie in pioneering three-dimensional printing and microfluidic extrusion techniques that harness nanocolloidal building blocks—such as cellulose nanocrystals—to create hydrogels with precisely controlled, directional swelling and actuation behaviors. Khuu’s most cited work, “Actuation of Three‐Dimensional‐Printed Nanocolloidal Hydrogel with Structural Anisotropy” (2021, 110 citations), demonstrates how 3D-printed nanocolloidal hydrogels can undergo reversible shape transformations, a breakthrough for responsive materials. Her earlier study on temperature-mediated microfluidic extrusion (2019, 28 citations) further established methods for producing anisotropic hydrogel sheets with tunable properties. By integrating cellulose nanocrystal methacrylate with gelatin methacryloyl, Khuu has developed inks that are both shear-thinning and temperature-responsive, enabling scalable, high-resolution fabrication. Her innovative approach to structural anisotropy has significantly advanced the field, providing a foundation for next-generation smart materials that mimic biological tissues and respond dynamically to environmental stimuli.
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