Nikolaj K. Mandsberg

Harvard University, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Papers

Total Citations

138

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About

Nikolaj K. Mandsberg is a researcher at the forefront of responsive materials and advanced manufacturing, with key contributions in liquid-crystalline elastomers (LCEs) and 3D-printed organogels. His most cited work, “Multiresponsive polymeric microstructures with encoded predetermined and self-regulated deformability” (2018, 133 citations), introduces a groundbreaking method to encode molecular anisotropy into 3D LCE microstructures using magnetic fields. This enables unprecedented, pre-programmed deformation modes—such as bending, twisting, and rolling—in response to heat or light, opening new avenues for soft robotics and adaptive microdevices. More recently, Mandsberg addressed a critical limitation in 3D printing with his 2024 study on “Solvent‐Independent 3D Printing of Organogels,” which demonstrates a versatile approach to fabricate organogels with any desired solvent composition. This work expands the design space for soft materials, impacting fields from drug delivery to flexible electronics. With a growing citation record and a focus on merging material science with fabrication innovation, Mandsberg’s research is shaping the future of stimuli-responsive and programmable matter.