Famin Qiu

ETH Zurich

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Total Citations

234

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About

Famin Qiu is a pioneer in the field of micro- and nanorobotics, with a focus on developing wirelessly controlled micromachines for biomedical applications. His most cited work, "3D Printed Microtransporters: Compound Micromachines for Spatiotemporally Controlled Delivery of Therapeutic Agents" (2015, 234 citations), introduces a groundbreaking design methodology that combines 3D direct laser writing with selective physical vapor deposition of magnetic materials. This innovation enables the fabrication of functional compound micromachines, including microtransporters with an Archimedes screw pumping mechanism for precise, wirelessly controlled cargo delivery. Qiu’s contributions have significantly advanced the spatiotemporal control of therapeutic agent release, offering transformative potential for targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive medicine. His work is widely recognized for its interdisciplinary impact, bridging materials science, robotics, and biomedicine. With over 200 citations on this seminal paper alone, Qiu’s research continues to inspire new generations of scientists in the development of intelligent microsystems for healthcare.

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Papers
234
Total Citations
234
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
3D Printed Microtransporters: Compound Micromachines for Spatiotemporally Controlled Delivery of Therapeutic Agents
234 citations · 2015
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2015 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: ETH Zurich

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