Simona Domazetovska

Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, University of Ss. Cyril and Methodius in Trnava

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Simona Domazetovska is an emerging robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of bio-inspired design, smart materials, and autonomous systems. Her research consistently explores the application of shape memory alloys (SMAs) — thermally responsive smart materials — as actuators in soft and multi-locomotion robotic platforms, positioning her as a specialist in next-generation, biologically motivated mechanical systems. Among her most notable contributions is a design framework for a mechanically intelligent bio-inspired grasper, which addresses one of robotics' enduring challenges: navigating unpredictable real-world environments with adaptive, material-level intelligence. Her 2019 work on SMA-actuated multi-locomotion robots demonstrated how morphological computation in soft-bodied systems can unlock diverse movement capabilities, while her 2020 study integrated bio-inspired SMA actuators into an autonomous multifunctional vehicle conceived for space exploration applications — showcasing the translational ambition of her research agenda. Though early in her citation trajectory, with her top works accumulating citations that reflect a growing specialist audience, Domazetovska's contributions signal meaningful advances in compliant robotics and intelligent actuation. Her work will be of particular interest to researchers in soft robotics, aerospace systems, and smart material engineering.