Regular biography
Sarah Bergbreiter is the Dan and Karen Swanson Endowed Professor and Associate Head for Strategic Initiatives in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. She joined the university in 2018 after earning her B.S.E. in electrical engineering from Princeton University in 1999, followed by MS and Ph.D. degrees in microrobotics from the University of California, Berkeley in 2004 and 2007. Bergbreiter has held positions at the University of Maryland, College Park, and is recognized for her research in microrobotics, bioinspired robotics, and soft robotics. Her work has been featured in various media outlets, highlighting advancements in micro and nano-robotics.
Scholar-generated biography
Sarah Bergbreiter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in microrobotics, microsystems, MEMS, robotics, and soft robotics. Her research focuses on the development of autonomous microrobots and microsystems for applications in distributed robotics, tactile sensing, and multifunctional composites. She explores advanced fabrication techniques such as 3D printing and microscale actuation mechanisms to enable high-performance, energy-efficient microrobots. Her work includes the design of autonomous jumping microrobots, tactile sensors, and energy-efficient MEMS devices. Bergbreiter's research emphasizes the integration of soft materials and compliant mechanisms to enhance mobility and functionality in microscale systems.