Steluta Dinca
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Dr. Steluta Dinca is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and biomedical engineering, with a primary focus on developing novel, stimuli-responsive materials for actuation and cellular mechanobiology. Her most cited work introduces a groundbreaking class of soft actuators based on liquid marbles—graphene-encased droplets that expand and contract under photothermal stimulation. This innovation overcomes the limitations of conventional rigid actuators, enabling unprecedented control over robotic locomotion and, critically, the precise mechanical stimulation of Piezo1 ion channels, which are key sensors of cellular pressure. With 10 citations since its 2023 publication, this paper has already sparked significant interest for its dual application in soft robotics and targeted biomedical interventions, such as drug delivery or tissue engineering. Dr. Dinca’s contributions are notable for merging materials science with cellular biology, offering a platform where soft robots can both move and communicate with living tissues. Her work stands as a testament to the power of interdisciplinary design, promising safer, more adaptive devices for healthcare and beyond.
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