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Miriam Filippi is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, biohybrid systems, and tissue engineering, whose work is reshaping how we think about the future of intelligent, living machines. Her research explores how biological tissues — particularly skeletal and cardiac muscle — can be integrated with synthetic materials to create soft robots capable of autonomous motion, self-repair, and sustainable performance far beyond what rigid, conventional machines can achieve. Filippi's most cited contribution, "An Overview of Soft Robotics" (2022, 235 citations), established her as a leading voice in the field, while her foundational work on microfluidic tissue engineering (102 citations) demonstrated how bio-hybrid technologies can replicate the remarkable capabilities of living systems. Her investigations into magnetic nanocomposites, bioprinting, and perfusable muscle tissues reflect a sophisticated command of multidisciplinary tools — from nanotechnology to AI-driven biofabrication. Particularly notable is her recent focus on closed-loop controllable biohybrid robots with embedded sensors, and multicellular muscle-tendon bioprinting, pushing bioactuators toward real-world mechanical performance. With over 500 cumulative citations and an accelerating publication record, Filippi's research is charting a compelling course toward sustainable, biologically powered robotics that could transform medicine, engineering, and beyond.