Shervanthi Homer‐Vanniasinkam
Papers
6
Total Citations
61
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4
About
Shervanthi Homer‐Vanniasinkam is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing, soft robotics, and biomedical engineering. Her work centers on developing high-resolution 3D printing technologies and soft robotic systems for transformative healthcare applications. She has made major contributions to small-scale fluidics-assisted printing with sub-10-micron resolution, enabling unprecedented precision in fabricating medical devices and tissue constructs. Her research on soft, stiffness-controllable sensing tips for endoscopic interventions addresses critical challenges in force sensing for robotic surgery, allowing on-demand range adjustment and angled force identification. Homer‐Vanniasinkam has also advanced 4D bioprinting using silkworm sericin-based hydrogels, creating dynamic, responsive materials for regenerative medicine. Her work on clinical challenges in soft robotics highlights the translational hurdles and opportunities in bringing these technologies from lab to clinic. With papers accumulating over 60 citations, including her highly cited 2017 chapter on high-resolution 3D printing for healthcare, she is recognized for bridging cutting-edge engineering with real-world clinical needs. Her interdisciplinary approach positions her as a leading voice in next-generation medical robotics and biofabrication.
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- 2Soft robotic systems for endoscopic interventions12 citations · 2022
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- 4High-resolution 3D printing for healthcare6 citations · 2023
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- 6Clinical Challenges in Soft Robotics3 citations · 2025