Marilena Ronzan
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About
Marilena Ronzan is a leading researcher at the intersection of bioinspired robotics, soft matter, and sustainable engineering, whose work draws profound inspiration from plant seed dispersal mechanisms. Her primary research areas include 4D printing, biohybrid robotics, and the development of autonomous, biodegradable machines for environmental applications. Ronzan’s major contributions are exemplified by her highly cited 2023 paper on “4D Printing of Humidity‐Driven Seed Inspired Soft Robots” (103 citations), where she and her team engineered artificial seeds that mimic the hygroscopic movements of Geraniaceae, enabling autonomous soil exploration without external power. She also spearheaded the creation of HybriBot, a biohybrid miniature machine inspired by wild oat awns, designed for self-dispersal in reforestation and precision agriculture. Her work on plasmonic nanocomposite actuators, which harness sunlight through photothermal-hygroscopic effects, further advances sustainable soft robotics. With a total of over 160 citations across her most impactful works, Ronzan’s research not only pushes the boundaries of morphological computation in robotics but also offers tangible solutions for ecological restoration and smart agriculture, establishing her as a pioneer in plant-inspired, environmentally adaptive technologies.
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- 14D Printing of Humidity‐Driven Seed Inspired Soft Robots103 citations · 2023
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