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Fangxia Li is an innovative robotics and materials researcher whose work sits at the cutting edge of liquid metal technology and soft robotics. Specializing in the manipulation and control of gallium-based room-temperature liquid metal alloys, Li has made significant contributions to understanding how these extraordinary materials can be harnessed for intelligent, reconfigurable robotic systems. Li's most impactful work explores how magnetic and electrical fields can be combined to precisely govern the motion, deformation, and programmability of liquid metal droplets. Her 2019 paper on magnetically and electrically controllable liquid metal droplets has garnered 90 citations, while her concept of a "liquid metal droplet robot," published in 2020, has attracted 83 citations — together establishing her as a leading voice in this emerging field. Her research on programmable digital liquid metal droplets in reconfigurable magnetic fields (75 citations) further demonstrates her ability to advance both the theoretical and practical dimensions of liquid metal robotics. Beyond conceptual breakthroughs, Li has tackled the critical engineering challenge of precise motion control within fluidic channels, bridging the gap between material capability and real-world application. Her body of work collectively positions liquid metals as viable platforms for next-generation soft robots, with implications spanning biomedical devices, microfluidics, and adaptive systems.