Ghazaleh Haghiashtiani

University of Minnesota, Seagate (United States)

Papers

Total Citations

137

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About

Ghazaleh Haghiashtiani is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, soft robotics, and biomedical engineering. Her work centers on developing 3D printing technologies for smart materials and multifunctional devices, with a particular focus on electrically-driven soft actuators and flexible sensors. Her most impactful contribution, the 2018 paper "3D printed electrically-driven soft actuators," has garnered 131 citations, establishing a foundational approach for creating compliant, electrically-responsive components critical to next-generation soft robotics. Haghiashtiani has also explored biomedical applications, including a 2016 study on 3D printing a susceptibility assay for multidrug-resistant bacteria, demonstrating her versatility in addressing pressing healthcare challenges. More recently, her research on 3D printed flexible piezoelectric sensors (2025) promises to advance integrated hybrid electronics for wearable technologies and human-machine interfaces. By enabling the seamless integration of high-performance smart materials through a common additive manufacturing platform, Haghiashtiani’s work is driving innovation in fields ranging from soft robotics to point-of-care diagnostics, positioning her as a key contributor to the future of functional 3D printing.