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Bingxiang Li is a rising leader in the field of smart materials and soft robotics, whose work sits at the intersection of liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs), responsive photonics, and intelligent bionic systems. Li’s research focuses on designing autonomous, self-sustained actuators that mimic natural motion—from the beating of a human heart to the waddling of a penguin—and translating these principles into programmable, active photonic devices. A standout contribution is the development of fully printed, non-contact touch sensors based on GCN/PDMS composites, which enable over-the-bottom detection, 3D recognition, and wireless transmission, pushing electronic skin toward real-world bionic applications. Li has also pioneered tunable origami metastructures for curvature sensing and achieved ultra-high spatial resolutions in photopatterning molecular orientations, critical for next-generation flat optics and soft robots. With over 75 citations across key publications from 2023 to 2025, including a highly cited work on autonomous LCE actuators, Li’s research is rapidly gaining recognition for its originality and practical impact. This body of work positions Bingxiang Li as a key innovator in stimuli-responsive materials and soft intelligent systems.