Wei Wan

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Wei Wan is a pioneer in the emerging field of biohybrid robotics and advanced manufacturing, whose work bridges the gap between living organisms and smart materials. His research centers on two transformative areas: 4D printing of multi-material architectures and the development of biorobots that leverage natural biological systems. In a landmark 2025 study, Wan introduced a novel method for multi-material 4D printing and 3D patterned metallization, enabling the creation of smart, shape-shifting structures with integrated electronic functionality—a breakthrough with 13 citations that promises to revolutionize adaptive infrastructure and soft robotics. Complementing this, his 2024 work on a crab biorobot, cited 7 times, demonstrated unprecedented control over a living rainbow crab, equipping it with a wireless controller to navigate both terrestrial and aquatic environments. By conducting detailed anatomical and physiological investigations, Wan successfully transformed a natural organism into a functional amphibious robot, opening new frontiers for environmental monitoring and search-and-rescue operations. His innovative fusion of materials science and biology positions him as a leading figure in next-generation robotics, with his work already inspiring new approaches to creating adaptive, life-integrated machines.