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Chenghao Bi is a leading researcher in the field of microrobotics, with a primary focus on magnetic actuation and soft robotics. His work centers on designing and controlling microscale robots that can navigate complex environments for biomedical applications. Bi’s major contributions include the development of microscale magnetic tumbling (μTUM) robots, which demonstrate robust locomotion across both dry and wet terrains, and the creation of Magnetically Aligned Nanorods in Alginate Capsules (MANiACs)—biocompatible, soft tumbling robots designed for micromanipulation and targeted drug delivery. His 2020 review on magnetic actuation methods has garnered over 330 citations, underscoring its foundational impact in the field. Bi has also pioneered the integration of structural color into 3D-printed microrobots via two-photon polymerization, enabling real-time identification and tracking without external markers. Additionally, he has advanced the design process for microrobots through dynamic simulation-guided optimization, moving beyond trial-and-error methods. With a publication record that includes highly cited works and innovative fabrication techniques, Chenghao Bi is shaping the future of untethered, biocompatible microrobots for medical and lab-on-a-chip applications.