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Fan Jia is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of smart materials and bio-inspired robotics, with a focus on developing advanced systems for autonomous flight and adaptive structures. His major contributions include the creation of an interlocking-interface-enabled liquid metal/polymer membrane that achieves exceptional thermal deformability and high bonding strength—a breakthrough for flexible electronics and soft robotics. In the realm of biomimetic flight, Jia has led the development of a pioneering application-oriented simulation platform for flapping wing robots, achieving high compatibility and experimental validation that bridges the gap between theory and practice. His work on the Hawk-like robot autopilot, integrating quasi-steady aerodynamics and ROS2-based trajectory tracking control, demonstrates practical autopilot design for underactuated ornithopters. With over 18 citations across his most-cited papers, Jia’s research is shaping the future of autonomous aerial robotics and adaptive materials. His notable achievement in creating a fully functional simulation environment for flapping wing systems marks a significant step toward practical, real-world deployment of these agile robots.