Zahra Azhang

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Zahra Azhang is a leading researcher in soft robotics, with a particular focus on the control and actuation of compliant systems. Her most-cited work, "Position and Force Control of a Soft Pneumatic Actuator" (2020, 63 citations), addresses a critical challenge in the field: precisely regulating both the motion and applied force of inherently flexible, pneumatically-driven robots. This contribution is vital for advancing soft robots from laboratory curiosities to practical tools in delicate applications like medical surgery and aerospace manipulation, where rigid robots risk causing irrecoverable damage. By developing robust control strategies for these compliant systems, Azhang has helped bridge the gap between bio-inspired design and real-world utility. Her research is foundational for engineers seeking to build safer, more adaptable robots that can interact gently with fragile environments and living tissues.