Jakia Jannat Keya
Papers
7
Total Citations
155
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4
About
Jakia Jannat Keya is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of molecular robotics and biomolecular systems engineering, whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of how microscale machines can be programmed to perform complex, coordinated tasks. Her research centers on harnessing the extraordinary properties of biological motor proteins — particularly kinesin and microtubules — combined with the programmability of DNA to create sophisticated molecular robotic systems capable of autonomous behavior. Keya's most celebrated contribution, "Cooperative cargo transportation by a swarm of molecular machines" (2022, 65 citations), demonstrated that molecular machines can mirror biological cooperative strategies, dramatically improving efficiency and robustness in nanoscale transport. Her influential work on swarming control (2018, 39 citations) established that thousands of motile microtubules could be regulated in a highly programmable fashion using DNA processors — a landmark achievement in the field. Her subsequent research on autonomous assembly and disassembly of molecular robots (2024, 23 citations) and synchronous biomolecular engine operation (2020, 21 citations) further cemented her reputation as a trailblazer in programmable nanosystems. With over 150 cumulative citations, Keya's body of work offers transformative implications for drug delivery, nanomedicine, and the future of bottom-up robotics.
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Top Papers
- 1Cooperative cargo transportation by a swarm of molecular machines65 citations · 2022
- 2Control of swarming of molecular robots39 citations · 2018
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- 4Synchronous operation of biomolecular engines21 citations · 2020
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