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Biye Pan is a pioneering roboticist whose research lies at the dynamic intersection of bio-inspired design, amphibious locomotion, and field robotics. Dr. Pan’s major contributions center on developing novel robotic platforms that seamlessly transition between terrestrial and aquatic environments, drawing inspiration from nature’s most adaptable creatures. Their most cited work, “A maneuverable underwater vehicle for near-seabed observation” (2024, 21 citations), introduces an autonomous underwater vehicle capable of collecting comprehensive ecological data while minimizing sediment disturbance—a critical advancement for marine biology and habitat monitoring. Equally impactful is their study on a bionic crab robot with amphibious multi-modal movement (2022, 21 citations), which demonstrates a robot that can both walk and swim, mimicking the Portunus crab’s versatility. Dr. Pan has also extended granular resistive force theory to wet sand (2022, 6 citations), enabling more accurate modeling of robotic leg interactions in challenging amphibious terrains. Their work on bionic crab shell hydrodynamics (2024) and neural network-optimized flexible joints for nuclear inspection robots (2023) showcases a rare breadth, from fundamental physics to applied nuclear safety. With over 50 citations across these key papers, Biye Pan is shaping the future of adaptive, multi-environment robots for exploration, inspection, and ecological research.