Sofiane
GHENNA

My research focuses on the development and integration of electro-active materials, particularly in the fields of smart materials and bio-inspired systems. I strive to advance the use of these materials, such as thin films and polymers, for high-performance applications. While significant progress has been made with polymer actuators—also known as "artificial muscles"—their full integration into functional systems remains a challenge. However, these multifunctional materials hold great potential for micrometer-scale applications, and my work is driven by the ambition to translate their industrial and technological promises into reality.

I specialize in the design, microfabrication, characterization, and modeling of microsystems that leverage the properties of these smart materials.

Currently, I coordinate several research projects:

• The ANR JCJC MICROSCOPIC project, focused on the development of active endoscopes for medical applications.
• The regional STIMULE project, dedicated to the design of an innovative 3D sensor for biomechanical foot analysis.
• Two PHC projects, one in collaboration with Estonia and the other with Poland.
• Weimar Triangle project, a trilateral cooperation initiative between France, Germany, and Poland.

My objective is to develop cutting-edge technological solutions while contributing to national and European projects in advanced fields such as medical robotics and micromanipulation devices. My commitment to education and international collaboration reinforces this effort to push the boundaries of materials science.