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Fangyu Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of microrobotics, biohybrid systems, and targeted drug delivery. His work focuses on designing intelligent micro- and nanoscale robotic systems that harness biological components — including living cells, microalgae, and natural materials — to perform complex biomedical and environmental tasks. Zhang's most celebrated contributions include transforming natural cells into functional biorobots and engineering smart microrobotic platforms capable of autonomous movement and precision therapy. His enzyme-powered Janus platelet cell robots (413 citations) redefined cell-based drug delivery, while his comprehensive review on smart materials for microrobotics (414 citations) has become a foundational reference in the field. His innovative use of microalgae as natural propulsion units has yielded remarkable applications, from neutralizing SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater to treating lung metastasis and inflammatory bowel disease. Particularly notable is his work on extremophile-based biohybrid micromotors capable of operating in the stomach's harsh acidic environment — a significant step toward clinically deployable medical microrobots. With over 1,200 cumulative citations across his major works, Zhang's research is rapidly shaping the future of minimally invasive medicine and intelligent therapeutic systems.