Longjun Gu

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Longjun Gu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and biomedical engineering, with a primary focus on developing innovative, cell-based micro-robots for advanced medical applications. His most significant contribution is the creation of "soft ring-shaped cellu-robots," a groundbreaking class of untethered, scaffold-free mini-robots composed solely of densely packed cells. These robots can be acoustically guided to move in batches, enabling precise manipulation of single cells or aggregates to construct complex biological structures in confined spaces. This work, published in *Advanced Materials* (2019), has garnered 56 citations, highlighting its impact on the field. Gu’s research addresses critical challenges in regenerative medicine, biosensing, and bioengineering by offering a novel locomotion strategy that allows multiple micro-robots to operate simultaneously under a common stimulus. Additionally, he has explored robot-assisted surgical techniques, such as IVC thrombectomy in renal cell carcinoma. His achievements represent a significant leap toward practical applications in targeted drug delivery, tissue repair, and minimally invasive medical procedures, positioning him as a key innovator in soft bio-inspired robotics.