Zahra Komeily‐Nia

Deakin University

Papers

3

Total Citations

21

H-Index

3

About

Zahra Komeily‐Nia is a materials scientist whose research lies at the intersection of electroactive polymers, carbon-based nanomaterials, and advanced manufacturing. Her work focuses on developing smart, responsive composite materials with applications in soft robotics and flexible electronics. In a highly cited 2017 study, she introduced an electroactive polymer composite reinforced with tubular micro carbonized-cellulose, achieving significantly enhanced bending strength—a critical advance for durable actuator performance. Komeily‐Nia further pioneered the use of bifunctional graphene oxide nanosheets to create polymer actuators with robust interfacial properties and instant solvent-induced self-folding behavior, demonstrating a novel approach to stimuli-responsive structures. Her contributions also extend to additive manufacturing, where she developed nanogrooved carbon microtubes for wet three-dimensional printing of conductive composite structures, enabling the fabrication of complex, electrically functional architectures. Though her citation counts are still building, Komeily‐Nia’s work is notable for its integration of bio-inspired design, nanomaterial engineering, and 3D printing, positioning her as an emerging voice in the development of next-generation smart materials for adaptive and conductive systems.

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H-Index
3
Papers
21
Total Citations
7
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
An electroactive polymer composite with reinforced bending strength, based on tubular micro carbonized-cellulose
12 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Deakin University

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