Binbin Liao
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3
Total Citations
391
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3
About
Binbin Liao is a leading researcher in the field of 4D printing and smart metamaterials, with a focus on creating structures that change shape or function over time in response to external stimuli. Their major contributions lie in the design and fabrication of origami-inspired and multi-stable metamaterials that exhibit tunable mechanical properties—such as compression-twist coupling and programmable stress-strain behavior. Liao’s work on 4D printed reentrant honeycombs, combining shape memory polymers with finite element analysis, has advanced the understanding of how intelligent materials can be programmed for adaptive performance. With over 390 citations across their most-cited papers, including 216 for their seminal work on tunable compression-twist metamaterials, Liao’s research has had significant impact in the fields of smart materials, mechanical engineering, and additive manufacturing. Their achievements demonstrate a powerful synergy between material science and digital fabrication, paving the way for applications in deployable structures, soft robotics, and adaptive aerospace components.
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- 24D printed multi-stable metamaterials with mechanically tunable performance160 citations · 2020
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