Chao‐Qing Dai

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Chao-Qing Dai is a pioneering researcher whose work sits at the dynamic intersection of fluid mechanics, soft robotics, and energy-harvesting systems. His most celebrated contribution, "Launching by cavitation" (2025), has already garnered 46 citations—a remarkable feat for a recent publication. In this landmark study, Dai reimagines cavitation—typically a destructive phenomenon where vapor bubbles form in low-pressure liquid regions—as a powerful, controllable actuator. By suppressing the immediate release of energy in superheated liquids, he demonstrates how accumulated cavitation energy can be harnessed to propel robots and actuators with unprecedented force and precision. This breakthrough challenges conventional wisdom, transforming a nuisance into a tool. Dai’s work not only advances fundamental understanding of bubble dynamics but also opens practical pathways for soft, untethered robots that can jump, launch, or self-propel without traditional motors. His research is characterized by elegant experimental design and deep theoretical insight, making him a rising star in applied physics and engineering. For students and researchers, Dai exemplifies how rethinking destructive forces can lead to transformative technologies.