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Tzahi Cohen‑Karni is a leading figure at the intersection of bioelectronics, synthetic biology, and soft robotics. His research focuses on developing biohybrid systems that seamlessly integrate living tissues with engineered materials, enabling unprecedented capabilities in soft robotics and biological modeling. Among his most influential contributions is the creation of "Modular Assembly of Biohybrid Machines Using Force-Enhanced Skeletal Muscle Actuators," which addresses the critical challenge of assembling strong, functional muscle-based actuators into complex devices. This work, though recent, has already garnered attention for its potential to revolutionize regenerative platforms and soft robotics. Cohen‑Karni also pioneered "High Thermal Conductivity of Sandwich‐Structured Flexible Thermal Interface Materials," a key advancement for thermal management in flexible electronics and soft robotics, accumulating 48 citations. His forward-looking work on "Integrating bioelectronics with cell-based synthetic biology" (34 citations) further underscores his role in merging electronic systems with living cells for next-generation biohybrid machines. Through these innovations, Cohen‑Karni is shaping the future of biohybrid technologies, offering powerful tools for both fundamental biology and applied engineering.