Sanaz Sadeghi

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Sanaz Sadeghi is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of nanoliter-scale autonomous electronics, a field that bridges microelectronics, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering. Her most-cited work, the 2021 paper "Nanoliter-Scale Autonomous Electronics: Advances, Challenges, and Opportunities," has garnered 14 citations and serves as a critical roadmap for the development of vanishingly small, self-powered systems—often referred to as "smart dust." In this seminal review, Sadeghi systematically analyzes the scaling challenges beyond traditional CMOS, offering a comprehensive framework for integrating energy harvesting, sensing, and wireless communication at sub-millimeter scales. Her contributions are particularly impactful in enabling next-generation biomedical implants, environmental sensors, and distributed IoT nodes that operate autonomously in previously inaccessible environments. By identifying key bottlenecks—such as power management, packaging, and system-level integration—Sadeghi has shaped the research agenda for an emerging community of engineers and scientists. Her work not only advances fundamental understanding of miniaturized electronics but also accelerates practical applications in precision medicine and environmental monitoring. With a growing citation footprint, Sadeghi stands as a leading voice in the quest to make truly autonomous, dust-sized electronic systems a reality.