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Christopher Meyer is a leading researcher at the intersection of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and power electronics, with a primary focus on enabling miniature autonomous robotics. His most influential work is the highly cited 2012 review on PZT-based piezoelectric MEMS technology (224 citations), which systematically advanced the design and fabrication of thin-film lead zirconate titanate devices for micro-scale actuation and sensing. Meyer’s core contributions lie in addressing the critical power challenges that limit the operation of millimeter- and milligram-scale robotic platforms, including micro-UAVs and crawling robots. His research explores innovative solutions such as miniature step-up power converters, MEMS-based switched-capacitor approaches, and high-frequency CMOS designs to create compact power supplies for these systems. By tackling the fundamental problem of energy delivery at the micro-scale, Meyer’s work has directly supported the development of bug-sized autonomous systems that roll, crawl, jump, or fly. His achievements include pioneering the integration of MEMS passives with power electronics, making him a key figure in the push toward fully autonomous micro-robots for applications in surveillance, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics.