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Nina Prem is a leading researcher in the field of smart materials for soft robotics, with a particular focus on magnetoactive and thermosensitive polymers. Her most impactful work, the development of a "Mini-Extruder for 3D Magnetoactive Polymer Printing" (2019, 13 citations), introduced a miniature extruder essential for cavity-free 3D printing of silicone-based smart materials. This innovation enables the direct fabrication of magnetoactive and electroactive polymer components from CAD data, a critical advancement for soft robotic manufacturing. Prem has also made significant contributions to thermosensitive elastomers, synthesizing and characterizing materials whose properties can be controlled by temperature changes for soft robotic applications (2021, 10 citations). Her exploration of shape memory effects using magnetoactive boron-organo-silicon oxide polymers (2020, 7 citations) addresses key limitations in 3D volumetric reproduction and robotic prehension. Additionally, her work on magnetically enhanced photoconductive high voltage control (2022, 4 citations) advances electrostatic actuator technology for soft robotics. Through these contributions, Prem has established herself as a pioneer in 3D printing and smart material synthesis, driving innovation in the rapidly evolving field of soft robotics.