Parul Raturi
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Parul Raturi is a leading researcher in the field of flexible photomechanical actuators, with a focus on graphene-polymer and metal bilayer systems. Her major contribution lies in the development of highly versatile, reversible, and large bendable actuators that require no pre-strain, enabling fast, low-cost fabrication and wavelength-selective responses. Her most-cited work, a 2017 study on graphene-polydimethylsiloxane/chromium bilayers, has garnered 28 citations and demonstrates significant advances in creating materials that respond to light with large deflections—a breakthrough for soft robotics, adaptive optics, and energy-harvesting devices. Raturi’s research bridges materials science and mechanical engineering, offering practical solutions for next-generation flexible electronics and smart surfaces. Her achievements highlight a commitment to scalable, efficient designs that push the boundaries of photomechanical actuation, making her work highly influential for students and researchers exploring responsive materials and their real-world applications.
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