Nastassja Lopez

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Nastassja Lopez is a materials scientist and engineer whose research focuses on the development of low-cost, flexible, and sustainable sensor technologies. Her most notable contribution is the design and fabrication of arrayed force sensors using unconventional materials such as paper, elastomers, and hydrogel particles. In her highly cited 2017 paper, Lopez introduced a novel sensor capable of detecting force distribution across a surface, featuring a nine-button array that leverages a deformable elastomer layer on patterned metallized paper. This work demonstrates her commitment to creating accessible, scalable sensing solutions for applications in soft robotics, wearable electronics, and human-machine interfaces. With her paper accumulating 9 citations, Lopez’s research stands out for its innovative use of everyday materials to achieve sophisticated functionality, bridging the gap between low-cost fabrication and high-performance sensing. Her achievements highlight a promising trajectory in sustainable engineering, making her a researcher to watch in the field of flexible electronics and tactile sensing.