Polina Anikeeva

Papers

Total Citations

128

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About

Polina Anikeeva is a pioneer in bioelectronics and neuroengineering, with a focus on developing multifunctional fiber-based devices that bridge electronics and living systems. Her research integrates materials science, photonics, and soft robotics to create minimally invasive tools for neural interfacing and biomedical applications. Anikeeva’s major contributions include inventing magnetically actuated fiber-based soft robots, which enable precise, wireless control of microdevices for targeted therapy and tissue engineering—a breakthrough that has garnered over 110 citations since 2023. She also advanced in-fiber photolithography, allowing selective micropatterning of multimaterial fibers to enhance functional interfaces, addressing a key limitation in fiber-based device density. With an h-index exceeding 50 and thousands of citations, her work has been recognized with awards such as the MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 and the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award. Anikeeva’s innovations are transforming neuroprosthetics and soft robotics, offering scalable solutions for high-throughput fabrication and dynamic control, making her a leading figure in the next generation of bioelectronic medicine.