Philipp Rothemund

Philipp Rothemund is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at the University of Stuttgart, leading the Soft Robotics for Autonomous Systems research group. He joined the Department of Robotic Materials in 2020 as a postdoctoral researcher and was promoted to his current role in May 2023. His work combines mechanics, physics, and materials science to develop intelligent soft robotic systems and smart structures through analytical and numerical modeling of electrohydraulic actuators.

• Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences (Harvard University, 2018)
• M.Sc. in Engineering Sciences (Harvard University, 2014)
• M.Sc./B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (ETH Zurich, 2012/2009)

His research focuses on nonlinear continuum mechanics, soft robotics, and electroactive polymers, with applications in renewable energy and energy harvesting. Previously, he worked at the Keplinger Research Group (University of Colorado Boulder) and Harvard University under Prof. Zhigang Suo and Prof. George M. Whitesides.