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About
Donglei (Emma) Fan is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, materials science, and nanotechnology. Her work focuses on developing next-generation micro/nanomachines and self-powered robotic systems, with key contributions in energy harvesting, reconfigurable materials, and plasmonic sensing. Fan’s research has reshaped how we think about powering untethered robots across all scales, enabling them to operate in harsh environments and squeeze into confined spaces—a critical advance for biomedical and environmental applications. Her highly cited 2022 review on energy harvesting and storage for robots (62 citations) and her comprehensive 2021 perspective on multimodal reconfigurable micro/nanomachines (59 citations) have become foundational references in the field. Fan has also pioneered the integration of 2D materials like MoS₂ into micromachines for enhanced propulsion and bacterial disinfection, and developed ultrasensitive plasmonic nanosensors for molecular detection via surface-enhanced Raman scattering. Her work not only advances fundamental science but also points toward practical, scalable solutions in healthcare, sensing, and autonomous systems.
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