ROBOTICS-2026

My name is Shweta Mishra (PhD Physics). I have completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Physics from University of Pune, India. During this period, I have worked on physics and chemistry of nanomaterials and its applications in sensing and anticounterfeiting. Later I moved to Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani), India where I enrolled for my PhD programme (2018-2023). My primary area of research is experimental condensed matter physics including liquid crystals, nanoscience, polymers, composites, thin films and its applications especially in display and sensors. In my doctoral thesis research, I have primarily worked on interface of liquid crystals and nanomaterials. After my PhD, I joined Light Robots Group at Tampere University, Finland in 2024 with focus on soft robotic systems using liquid crystalline materials. Recently, I received Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA-PF-2025) funding for my proposed work on multifunctional soft matter display. The results of my research till date have been published in the form of research articles (13+) in the international journals of repute and discussed with the scientific community in international and national conferences. I have won best presentation awards at different conferences and various awards during regular curriculum during my bachelor’s and master’s degree.