Husker researchers make gains on developing synthetic ‘muscle’

by Dan Moser | Research and Innovation

February 23, 2026

Two scientists wearing blue lab coats, safety goggles, and gloves working together at a laboratory bench, handling petri dishes with small tubes placed in beakers of clear liquid, with lab equipment and supplies visible in the background.
Stephen Morin (left), associate professor of chemistry, and Nengiian Huang, a graduate student in chemistry, are working together on research to develop a new synthetic material that behaves like biological muscle.
Jordan Opp | University Communication and Marketing

Husker researchers are continuing to make progress on developing a new synthetic material that behaves like biological muscle, an advancement that could provide a path to soft robotics, prosthetic devices and advanced human-machine interfaces. 

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