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Stephanie Dauth is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of tissue engineering, biohybrid robotics, and organ-on-a-chip technology. Her most celebrated work includes the creation of a tissue-engineered soft-robotic ray, a biohybrid system that swims and follows light cues using patterned rat cardiomyocytes—a breakthrough that has garnered over 700 citations and demonstrated how biological and synthetic components can merge to create functional, animal-inspired machines. Dauth has also made transformative contributions to organ-on-a-chip platforms, developing an automated robotic system capable of fluidically linking and interrogating multiple vascularized organ chips. This work, published in high-impact venues, enables the study of multi-organ interactions and systemic drug responses in vitro, moving toward a “body-on-chips” paradigm. Her 2020 paper on robotic fluidic coupling has already accumulated over 400 citations, underscoring its influence. By integrating robotics, microfluidics, and living tissues, Dauth has advanced both fundamental biology and preclinical testing, offering powerful tools for personalized medicine and reducing reliance on animal models. Her achievements exemplify how interdisciplinary engineering can reshape biomedical research.