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Wenbo Shen is a leading researcher in the field of bioinspired smart materials, with a primary focus on humidity-responsive liquid crystalline materials and multifunctional polymer composites. His work bridges materials science, chemistry, and biomimetics, aiming to create adaptive soft actuators and intelligent sensors that respond to environmental stimuli. Shen’s most cited paper, “Bioinspired humidity-responsive liquid crystalline materials” (2023, 81 citations), has significantly advanced the design of untethered, harmless-stimulus-responsive devices, drawing inspiration from natural systems. He has also made notable contributions to recyclable and reprocessable composites, as demonstrated in his work on epoxy-POSS/mesogenic azobenzene composites (2021, 29 citations), which exhibit thermal- and light-responsive shape-memory performance. Additionally, Shen has pioneered humidity-responsive self-healing materials, as seen in his zwitterionic polymer/liquid crystal composite (2022, 6 citations). His research is characterized by a commitment to sustainability and programmability, offering new pathways for soft robotics, sensors, and detectors. With a growing citation record, Shen is recognized for integrating dynamic responsiveness with material recyclability, positioning him as an emerging innovator in adaptive materials.