De‐Wen Zhang
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De-Wen Zhang is a leading researcher in biorobotics and fluid power actuation, with a focus on water hydraulic artificial muscles (WHAMs) for underwater applications. His work bridges materials science and robotics, addressing critical challenges in the durability and performance of soft actuators in harsh marine environments. Zhang’s major contributions include pioneering fatigue behavior analysis of WHAMs under elastic loads, where he modeled crack propagation in neoprene rubber and developed S-N curves for aramid-reinforced materials. This research, published in 2023, has already garnered 5 citations, underscoring its timely relevance. His studies provide foundational insights for extending the operational life of bionic robots, enabling more reliable underwater exploration and manipulation. Zhang’s achievements advance the frontier of water hydraulic systems, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional pneumatic actuators. For students and researchers, his work exemplifies how integrating mechanical testing with material science can solve real-world engineering problems, making him a key figure in the evolution of soft robotics for aquatic environments.
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