Ciqun Xu

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Ciqun Xu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, sustainable materials, and bio-inspired underwater propulsion. Their work fundamentally reimagines how robots can be actuated, built, and powered. Xu’s most influential contribution is the development of **electric field-driven dielectrophoretic elastomer actuators**, a novel approach that harnesses dielectrophoresis—a force generated on dielectric materials in non-uniform electric fields—to create smart, responsive materials for robotic manipulation and locomotion. This work, published in 2023, has already garnered 36 citations, signaling its rapid impact on the field. Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, Xu led the **ReRobot** initiative, which pioneers the use of recycled materials—such as silicones and rubbers—to fabricate trustworthy soft robots, addressing the critical gap between robotics and ethical material sourcing. This 2022 paper has earned 13 citations. Further showcasing their versatility, Xu also designed **Robo-Squid**, an underwater robot that uses magnetohydrodynamic pulsed jet propulsion for silent, entanglement-free maneuvering in complex marine environments. Through these diverse contributions, Xu is shaping a future where robots are not only more capable but also more environmentally responsible.