Dmitry V. Saveliev

MIREA - Russian Technological University

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Dmitry V. Saveliev is a leading experimental physicist specializing in the mechanics and magneto-mechanics of soft active materials, particularly magnetoactive elastomers (MAEs). His research focuses on understanding how these smart composites—comprising magnetic particles embedded in a polymer matrix—deform under external magnetic fields, with implications for actuators, sensors, and soft robotics. Saveliev’s most impactful work, "Giant Extensional Strain of Magnetoactive Elastomeric Cylinders in Uniform Magnetic Fields" (2020, 48 citations), provides a landmark experimental study of large, reversible elongations (up to 20%) in compliant MAEs under ascending-descending uniform fields. Using a custom-designed apparatus, he systematically characterized this giant extensional strain, revealing hysteresis and field-dependent behavior that challenges existing theoretical models. This contribution has become a key reference for researchers designing high-strain MAE devices. Additionally, his work on the "Large Wiedemann effect in a magnetoactive elastomer" (2020) explores torsional deformations, further expanding the understanding of MAE multifunctionality. Saveliev’s meticulous experimental approach and focus on extreme deformations have established him as a pivotal figure in the field, with his findings driving advances in adaptive materials and magnetic field-responsive technologies.