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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · 13d

Glad to share our latest literature review on Robotic materials with bioinspired microstructures (check out the very cute ToC 🐙🤖😁) advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Robotic Materials With Bioinspired Microstructures for High Sensitivity and Fast Actuation

In the review paper, design rationale and approaches for bioinspired sensors and actuators in robotics applications are presented. These bioinspired microstructure strategies implemented in both can ...

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Nature Portfolio @natureportfolio.nature.com · 16d

We are excited to present the shortlists for the 2025 Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science. Congratulations to the thirteen excellent candidates who made it to this year’s shortlist. Read more about the candidates and learn more about the award: go.nature.com/46nlAWy #WomeninStem

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · 23d

Delighted to share about our recent research comparing the thermal performance and durability of mycelium composite tiles made with 2 different fungal species. Ganoderma can resist more than 2 weeks under sun and rain! advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Comparison of the Thermal Performance and Durability of Textured Mycelium‐Bound Composite Tiles Made Using Ganoderma lucidum and Pleurotus ostreatus

This study investigates the surface properties of the mycelium of Ganoderma lucidum and Pleurotus ostreatus on textured elephant skin-inspired mycelium tiles grown by these two fungal species respect....

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Sep 9

We just released a preprint where we explored student's use of ChatGPT and prompting frameworks for writing their literature review (small sample size = 7 students, but still quite interesting outcomes) arxiv.org/abs/2509.01128

Assessing prompting frameworks for enhancing literature reviews among university students using ChatGPT

Writing literature reviews is a common component of university curricula, yet it often poses challenges for students. Since generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools have been made publicly acc...

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Sep 8

They should indicate the number of pages with the invitations for reviewing manuscripts… the 62 pages paper, i did not see it coming, honestly…

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Sep 5

How can biomimicry benefit AI and in turn AI benefit biomimicry?
We are exploring this idea in this review paper and find many possible synergies for more sustainable solutions. #biomimicry #artificialintelligence #research #sustainability www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Exploring the synergistic interactions between artificial intelligence and biomimicry for sustainable solutions

The environmental and climate crisis calls for the sustainable solutions. As a potential approach, this paper reviews the latest developments in the f…

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Jehannine (J9) Austin @j9austin.bsky.social · Sep 4

Makes me wanna re-post my talk recording that deals with this and other related issues, so here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYuF...

PROGRESS Webinars: A Practical Guide to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice Issues in Research

YouTube video by UBC Institute of Mental Health

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Sep 3

Wish I had read this book 7 years ago! Luckily, I could still find useful insights to apply tomorrow :) ‪thanks @jenheemstra.bsky.social‬

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Aug 30

How to address the heat challenge in cities? Check out this article in CNA Today, our mycelium tiles may be one of the approach: www.channelnewsasia.com/today/big-re...

From 'fungi tiles' to S$400 cooling vests: How can Singapore keep its cool as temperatures rise?

As record-breaking temperatures strain daily life in Singapore and across the globe, the city-state is exploring innovations in design and technology to build long-term heat resilience at an individua...

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Aug 29

Creating colors using mycelium and no chemicals: our latest paper (download PDF for better view of the beautiful images). www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10...

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Aug 27

I have 16 manuscripts under review, but most of them seem to be stuck 🙈🙈

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Aug 24

🙈. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Resisting sexisms, aggression, and burnout in academic leadership: Surviving in the gendered managerial academy

How is it possible to survive as a woman senior leader in the gendered managerial academy? In this autoethnographical article, I illustrate the lived reality, insecurity, and struggle of academic lea...

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Jul 20

We developed new simulation approach to model graphene foams made by CVD. The pre-proofs are available online: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Mechanical properties of template-based 3D graphene foams via multiscale modeling

Nanoporous graphene foams fabricated via template-based chemical vapor deposition (CVD) exhibit excellent tensile properties, including self-stiffenin…

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Jul 12

Glad to have been interviewed in this article about sustainable solutions along with many others: swe.org/magazine/mat...

Materials Metamorphosis - Society of Women Engineers

Researchers in a variety of industries — from fashion to construction and from oyster reefs to adhesives — are developing the next generation of sustainable

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Jul 6

very interesting review: advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....

A Bio‐Inspired Perspective on Materials Sustainability

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Jul 1

Check out our latest publication in Nature Communications where we grow mycelium on 3D printer porous biopolymer scaffolds to combine mechanical properties with functional properties.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

3D printed gyroid scaffolds enabling strong and thermally insulating mycelium-bound composites for greener infrastructures - Nature Communications

Mycelium-bound composites grown from fungi onto solid lignocellulosic substrates show limited mechanical strength and durability for practical applications. Here, the authors report the growing of myc...

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · May 22

So proud to see Slocha successfully defending her PhD thesis :D

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · May 7

Check out our latest review on nacre-like ceramic metal composites: ceramics.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Nacre‐like ceramic–metal composites: State‐of‐the‐art, challenges, and opportunities

Nacre's unique brick-and-mortar microstructure, composed of aragonite platelets bonded by biopolymers, serves as a source of inspiration for designing composites with combined strength and toughness....

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · May 3

Heading to PACRIM Vancouver. If around too, happy to catch up!

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · May 2

Very honored to join 49 women into the top 50 Asia Women Tech Leaders list!
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Many thanks to the wonderful students and researchers from my group at NTU School of MAE and School of MSE, collaborators, friends and supporters!

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Apr 22

Delighted to share our latest paper in collaboration with Dr Dan Wang from A*STAR, IHPC on the simulation of multistable composites through complex microstructural designs. Congratulations to Pooja for the nice study!

🌸 -shapes composites :)

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Numerical simulation of multistable flower-shaped composite laminates with axisymmetric layups - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Numerical simulation of multistable flower-shaped composite laminates with axisymmetric layups

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Apr 20

Delighted to share about our outreach article titled ‘Bioinspired materials’ published in American Scientist! www.americanscientist.org/article/bioi...

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Apr 2

Very proud! 🐘 + 🍄 = www.ntu.edu.sg/news/detail/...

A ‘fungi tile’ with an elephant skin texture to cool buildings

NTU scientists, in collaboration with local ecology and biomimicry design firm bioSEA, have developed ‘fungi tiles’ that could help cool buildings down without consuming energy.

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Hortense Le Ferrand @hortenselef.bsky.social · Apr 2

Not the ceramic gyroid I was expecting... 😂

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Olivier Sandre @olivetree33.bsky.social · Mar 24

Mixed feelings and a few advices by colleagues & myself on the so-called 'grey zone' conferences: beware before accepting 'invited talks' at one of them!
doi.org/10.1038/d415...

How to know whether a conference is right for you

Some low-profile meetings are helpful for parts of the scientific community. Others look like more of a cash grab.

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