Nikta Fakhri
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Nikta Fakhri is a pioneering biophysicist whose research lies at the intersection of active matter, nonequilibrium thermodynamics, and the physics of living systems. Her major contributions center on understanding how biological materials—such as the cytoskeleton and cellular tissues—generate and harness mechanical work through collective, out-of-equilibrium dynamics. In her highly cited work, including the 2026 paper "Selective excitation of work-generating cycles in non-reciprocal living solids," Fakhri has revealed how non-reciprocal interactions in active solids can be tuned to produce directed, work-generating cycles, offering a new framework for designing synthetic active materials and interpreting energy conversion in living cells. Her research has garnered significant attention, with her most impactful papers accumulating hundreds of citations, reflecting the field’s recognition of her innovative experimental and theoretical approaches. Fakhri’s achievements include being named a Sloan Research Fellow and a Packard Fellow, honors that underscore her role as a leading voice in active matter physics. Her work not only deepens our understanding of biological mechanics but also inspires new avenues in soft robotics and nonequilibrium statistical physics.
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