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Chenyun Zhang is a pioneering roboticist whose research focuses on bio-inspired robotics, multi-modal locomotion, and intelligent control systems for legged and wheeled robots. Their major contributions lie in the design and control of novel quadrupedal platforms that seamlessly integrate wheeled and legged motion, enabling unprecedented adaptability across diverse terrains. Zhang’s work on the Pegasus robot—a bio-inspired, underactuated wheeled-legged quadruped—demonstrates two distinct motion modes, bridging the gap between energy-efficient rolling and agile legged traversal. They have also advanced agricultural robotics with a multi-modal kinematic robot, and explored buoyancy-driven locomotion through a water strider-inspired robot. Notably, Zhang has applied multi-agent reinforcement learning to achieve robust tracking control for these complex systems, pushing the boundaries of autonomous navigation. With over 20 citations across their most-cited works, including the highly innovative Pegasus design (2024) and the hierarchical optimum control of wheeled-legged quadrupeds (2024), Chenyun Zhang is establishing a strong footprint in bionic robotics. Their interdisciplinary approach—merging mechanical design, biomimicry, and cutting-edge AI—positions them as a rising leader in creating the next generation of versatile, field-deployable robots.