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Dr. Changda Tian is a robotics researcher specializing in bio-inspired locomotion, amphibious robot design, and inspection robotics for critical infrastructure. His work bridges the gap between biological principles and practical engineering solutions, with a particular focus on robots operating in challenging environments. Dr. Tian’s most cited paper, “Study on the performance of vortex suction cup for an underwater inspection robot” (2024, 10 citations), addresses a key challenge in underwater adhesion for inspection tasks. His research on “Motion planning for a quadruped robot in heat transfer tube inspection” (2024, 9 citations) tackles the critical need for autonomous inspection of steam generators in nuclear power facilities, presenting a novel point-to-point crawling-motion planning approach. Dr. Tian has also made significant contributions to amphibious robotics, including the design of a crab-like robot inspired by the *Portunus trituberculatus* (2023, 5 citations) and advancements in navigation through wheeled odometer uncertainty extension (2024, 5 citations). His work “CapPlanner” (2022, 2 citations) introduces an adaptable motion planner for hexapod robots that accounts for varying topology and locomotion capability, reducing failure risk on complex terrains. With a growing citation record, Dr. Tian is establishing himself as an innovator in field robotics for industrial inspection and amphibious exploration.