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Kiyn Chin is pioneering the next generation of soft robotics by merging computational design, sustainable materials, and biological actuation. Her research centers on three transformative areas: model-based motion planning for untethered soft robots, accessible soft electronics, and biohybrid machine assembly. In her highly cited 2022 work (14 citations), Chin addressed a critical bottleneck in soft robotics by developing closed-loop motion planning for swimming soft robots using 2D Discrete Elastic Rods simulations—enabling unprecedented mobility and control without tethering. She further advanced the field by creating silver-gelatin conductive hydrogel composites (2024), offering a petrochemical-free, solvent-safe alternative for soft electronics that mimics natural tissue mechanics. Most recently (2025), Chin demonstrated modular assembly of force-enhanced skeletal muscle actuators, overcoming the longstanding challenge of integrating living muscle into complex, functional biohybrid devices. Her work bridges simulation, sustainable materials science, and living systems, establishing a foundation for truly autonomous, biocompatible, and high-performance soft robots. Chin’s contributions are shaping the future of medical devices, environmental monitoring, and regenerative platforms.