Paul S. Krueger
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About
Paul S. Krueger is a leading researcher at the intersection of additive manufacturing, soft robotics, and multifunctional materials. His work focuses on developing novel 3D printing technologies that integrate dissimilar materials—such as conductive, dielectric, and structural elements—into single, functional components. Krueger’s most cited paper, “Fiber Encapsulation Additive Manufacturing” (2015, 85 citations), introduces a groundbreaking method for embedding conductive fibers directly into 3D-printed structures, enabling the fabrication of electromechanical devices and robotic components with unprecedented complexity. This work has become a foundational reference in multimaterial additive manufacturing. He further advanced the field by demonstrating the 3D printing of robot components with integrated sensor arrays, addressing the challenge of embedding hundreds of distributed sensors in a single build. Krueger also contributed to the design and multi-physics modeling of hydraulically amplified dielectric elastomer actuators (HADEAs), optimizing them for additive manufacturing to achieve large actuation strokes. His research bridges the gap between materials science and robotics, offering scalable solutions for creating intelligent, sensor-rich, and actuated structures. Krueger’s work is highly influential for researchers in soft robotics, smart materials, and advanced manufacturing.
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