Arup Neogi

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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Arup Neogi is a leading researcher in the fields of photothermal materials, soft robotics, and multifunctional surfaces. His major contributions center on developing optically driven actuators that combine remote control with superhydrophobic properties, enabling rapid, efficient, and versatile movement for sensing and robotic applications. Notably, his 2022 work on "Fast and Multifunctional Optically‐Driven Actuators based on Stable, Efficient, and Superhydrophobic Photothermal Paper Films" has garnered 19 citations, showcasing its impact in advancing material synthesis and dynamic response rates. Building on this, his 2025 study on "Photo-responsive superhydrophobic films for soft robotics" (10 citations) further refines approaches to remote actuation, addressing challenges in multifunctionality and response rate. Neogi’s research bridges fundamental material science with practical engineering, offering scalable solutions for next-generation soft robots and adaptive systems. His work is distinguished by its emphasis on stability, efficiency, and simplicity, making it highly relevant for students and researchers exploring photothermal conversion, surface wettability, and bioinspired actuators. Through these achievements, Neogi continues to shape the frontier of responsive materials and their integration into intelligent devices.