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Hong Ding is a pioneering researcher in the field of bio-inspired soft robotics and micro-actuator systems, with a focus on developing flexible, high-degree-of-freedom (DoF) devices for shape morphing and locomotion. Their major contributions include the design of reprogrammable piezoelectric actuator arrays that enable unprecedented shape-morphing capabilities, drawing inspiration from biological mimicry and camouflage. Ding’s work on high-speed micro crawling robots introduces innovative methods to cancel residual electroadhesion using reversal polarity, significantly enhancing motion efficiency and control. Additionally, their inchworm-inspired micro flexible robots demonstrate autonomous terrain-adaptive exploration, integrating motion sensing for real-time feedback and environmental monitoring. With papers published in 2024 and 2025, Ding’s research is rapidly gaining attention, accumulating citations that highlight its impact on advancing soft robotics for applications in exploration, manipulation, and adaptive systems. Their notable achievements include pioneering techniques to overcome adhesion challenges and achieve fast, precise movement in miniature robots, positioning Ding as a key innovator in the next generation of flexible, intelligent robotic systems.