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Zonghui Sun is a pioneering researcher in biomechanics and bio-inspired robotics, with a focus on insect locomotion and the development of advanced jumping mechanisms. His work bridges biology and engineering, exploring how insect leg structures enable extraordinary movements and translating those principles into functional robots. Sun’s major contributions include uncovering the self-locking mechanism of the frog-legged beetle *Sagra femorata*, which explains how its enlarged hind legs achieve powerful, stable jumps—a finding with 5 citations that has implications for robotic joint design. He also developed integrative techniques using micro-CT and Blender to simulate insect behavior, exemplified by analyzing fruit fly aggression, providing a novel workflow for behavioral studies. In 2025, Sun introduced a flea beetle-inspired combustion-powered jumping robot, a notable achievement that demonstrates his ability to apply biological insights to create high-performance, energy-efficient robots. With a growing citation impact, Sun’s work is shaping the future of bio-inspired engineering, offering students and researchers a compelling model of how nature’s designs can solve complex mechanical challenges.