Miriam Filippi | Sn. Scientist and Lecturer
ETH Zurich

Miriam Filippi is an Senior Scientist, and Lecturer of Bio-hybrid Robotics at the Soft Robotics Lab at ETH Zurich. With a background in bioengineering, she specializes in the intersection of automation and biological work. She obtained her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical and Biomolecular Sciences in 2016 at the University of Turin where she developed responsive magnetic systems for drug delivery, molecular imaging, and stem cell tracking. As a postdoc in the Tissue Engineering Lab at the University of Basel, she investigated magnetic nanotechnologies for theranostics and tissue regeneration focusing on the actuation of stem cells. Now at ETH, she leads several projects on the musculoskeletal system, with emphasis on skeletal and cardiac muscle tissue seen as actuators for bio-hybrid robots. She develops "biointelligence", as a dimension at the intersection between manufacturing, biology, and material sciences by highlighting the potential of dynamic living machines and broadly promoting the use of living cells as engineering materials. Miriam's research focuses on developing innovative solutions for creating connected and automated systems that drive efficiency and productivity in tissue engineering, and she is passionate about exploring the potential of emerging technologies such as machine learning to revolutionize the way we work in biolabs.
At Future Labs Live 2025, Miriam will share her insights on the future of smart materials, automation, and system connectivity for predictive and autonomous strategies in biofabrication and tissue engineering, offering valuable perspectives on how organizations can harness these trends to drive innovation and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape.