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Emily Fung’s research bridges mechanical engineering and intelligent automation, with key contributions in vibration control, smart textile systems, and bipedal robotics. Her early work on rotating flexible arms with active constrained layer damping (ACLD) treatment—cited 37 times—established foundational insights into centrifugal stiffening effects on vibration frequencies, a critical area for aerospace and robotic manipulators. Transitioning to textile engineering, Fung pioneered smart inspection systems, including a novel robotic hanger for garment inspection that uses fuzzy logic control to manage fabric tension and detect defects. Her 2008 paper on this system, with 11 citations, and subsequent experimental implementations demonstrate a clear impact on quality control automation in the textile industry, addressing real-world manufacturing challenges. More recently, she has explored bipedal robot locomotion, improving walking stability through an improved ZMP-based CPG model optimized by self-adaptive differential evolution. Across her career, Fung’s work has garnered over 90 citations, reflecting her ability to translate complex dynamics into practical, industry-relevant solutions. Her interdisciplinary approach—from vibration analysis to textile robotics—showcases a commitment to advancing both theoretical understanding and applied engineering.