Nadia Baheri

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Nadia Baheri is a leading researcher in soft robotics and additive manufacturing, with a focus on developing novel fabrication techniques for functionally gradient structures. Her most cited work, "Tendon-Driven Functionally Gradient Soft Robotic Gripper 3D Printed with Intermixed Extrudate of Hard and Soft Thermoplastics" (2019, 41 citations), introduces a groundbreaking method using fused deposition modeling (FDM) to create soft robotic grippers with seamless transitions between rigid and flexible materials. This innovation addresses a key limitation of conventional FDM printers—their inability to integrate multiple materials in a single process—enabling the production of more adaptive, durable, and efficient robotic components. Baheri’s contributions advance the field of soft robotics by demonstrating how intermixed extrudate techniques can produce grippers with enhanced dexterity and compliance, with applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and automation. Her work has been recognized for bridging materials science and robotics, offering practical solutions for 3D printing complex, multi-material structures. With growing citation impact, Baheri continues to shape the future of soft robotic design and additive manufacturing.