Raghav Garg

Carnegie Mellon University, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, University of Pennsylvania

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Raghav Garg is a rising researcher at the intersection of advanced materials, soft robotics, and intelligent manufacturing. His work focuses on developing flexible, high-performance thermal interface materials and origami-inspired robotic systems that integrate sensing and actuation. Garg’s most cited paper, “High Thermal Conductivity of Sandwich‐Structured Flexible Thermal Interface Materials” (2023, 48 citations), introduces a novel architecture for thermal management in flexible electronics and soft robotics—a critical need as devices become more compact and pliable. He also explores precision in industrial robotics, applying Taguchi analysis and machine learning to improve the accuracy and repeatability of the IRB1410 robot (2023, 4 citations). Most recently, Garg has advanced the field of soft grippers with his “Origami-Inspired Bistable Gripper with Self-Sensing Capabilities” (2024, 3 citations), where a custom PET linear solenoid actuator serves dual roles as both actuator and sensor by leveraging induced electromotive force from a moving magnet. This work demonstrates his ability to merge mechanical design with embedded intelligence. With a growing citation record and a focus on practical, scalable solutions, Garg is contributing meaningfully to next-generation flexible systems and smart manufacturing.