Nikola Bosnjak

New Jersey Institute of Technology, Cornell University

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Nikola Bosnjak is a rising leader in the emerging field of soft ionics, where he explores how charged mobile species interact with tailored polymer networks to create a new class of functional devices. His research bridges the physics of soft materials with electrochemical engineering, aiming to move beyond traditional metal and silicon electronics—which are limited to electrons and holes—by harnessing the rich behavior of ions in deformable media. Bosnjak’s most-cited work, “Modeling of fiber-reinforced polymeric gels” (2019, 33 citations), established a foundational framework for understanding how mechanical reinforcement can enhance the performance of soft, ion-conducting materials. His subsequent review, “Soft Ionics: Governing Physics and State of Technologies” (2022, 21 citations), has become a key reference for researchers entering the field, synthesizing the fundamental principles and device-level opportunities. Through these contributions, Bosnjak is helping to define the roadmap for ionic devices—from artificial muscles to energy storage—that promise unprecedented flexibility, biocompatibility, and multifunctionality. His work is already shaping how next-generation soft robots and wearable technologies are designed.