Cunlong Yu

Beijing Advanced Sciences and Innovation Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences

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Cunlong Yu is a rising leader in the field of microfluidics and interfacial science, whose work bridges the gap between soft matter physics and practical micro-manipulation technologies. His research focuses on harnessing surface charges and microstructured interfaces to achieve precise control over droplets and particles. Yu’s major contributions include pioneering the concept of “finger-directed surface charges” for local droplet motion, a technique that uses simple electrostatic interactions to guide water droplets without external power sources—a breakthrough with implications for lab-on-a-chip devices and animated soft matter. His work on “Liquid Shuttle Mediated by Microwick for Open‐Air Microfluidics” advances the design of detachable, low-resistance microfluidic systems, reducing energy input while enhancing integration. More recently, Yu has tackled environmental challenges, demonstrating the separation of micro-oil droplets and microplastics using surface-charge-induced water waves, a novel approach to pollutant removal. With his most cited paper garnering 16 citations and his 2023 work receiving 14, Yu’s research is gaining traction for its ingenuity and applicability. His achievements reflect a commitment to developing intelligent, sustainable microfluidic technologies that mimic biological systems and address real-world problems.