Benyamin Davaji

Northeastern University, Cornell University

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Benyamin Davaji is a researcher whose work spans microfluidics, soft materials, and micro-robotic systems, with a focus on creating highly functional, switchable devices. A key contribution is the development of a highly switchable and reversible soft sticky adhesive, inspired by biological systems, which uses thermo-responsive phase separation to achieve strong, controllable adhesion—a breakthrough for applications in robotics and material handling. In the biomedical realm, Davaji has pioneered a contact-free oocyte denudation method using a chip-scale ultrasonic microfluidic device, offering a gentler, automated alternative for ICSI procedures by minimizing mechanical stress and temperature variation on oocytes. Additionally, Davaji has demonstrated innovation in micro-robotics with a 3D-printed pyroelectric lithium-niobate high-voltage source, achieving over 1 kV output in a compact, low-mass design using conductive PLA. Each of these works has garnered 4 citations, reflecting early but impactful contributions to their respective fields. Davaji’s interdisciplinary approach—combining materials science, microfluidics, and additive manufacturing—positions them as a promising researcher advancing both fundamental science and practical biomedical and robotic technologies.