Saksham Sharma

Vanderbilt University

Papers

1

Total Citations

13

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About

Saksham Sharma is a pioneering researcher in biomedical micro-robotics and soft actuation, with a focus on bioinspired systems for medical interventions. His most-cited work, "Wireless Peristaltic Pump for Transporting Viscous Fluids and Solid Cargos in Confined Spaces" (2024, 13 citations), addresses a critical challenge in gastrointestinal medicine: restoring motility in lumens compromised by tumor growth or dysmotility. By mimicking natural peristaltic wave-like motion, Sharma developed a wireless pump capable of efficiently transporting both viscous fluids and solid payloads through confined spaces—a breakthrough with direct implications for treating conditions like intestinal obstructions and drug delivery in hard-to-reach anatomical regions. This innovation bridges soft robotics and clinical medicine, offering a non-invasive alternative to surgical interventions. Though early in his career, Sharma’s work has already garnered attention for its translational potential, with the paper cited for its novel integration of wireless control and bio-inspired design. His research stands at the intersection of materials science, mechanical engineering, and healthcare, promising to redefine how we manage lumen dysmotility and targeted cargo transport inside the human body.

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Papers
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Total Citations
13
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Wireless Peristaltic Pump for Transporting Viscous Fluids and Solid Cargos in Confined Spaces
13 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: Vanderbilt University

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