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About
Fei Tong is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of smart materials and mechatronic systems, whose work spans from the molecular to the architectural scale. In the realm of materials science, Tong has made groundbreaking contributions to dynamic molecular crystals, as exemplified by their 2025 study on helical crystals that can reversibly untwist and twist in response to light. This work, already garnering 26 citations, introduces a novel photoactive crystal (MCA) with a naphthalene backbone and asymmetric tail, offering unprecedented control over molecular motion—a key step toward adaptive, stimuli-responsive materials. On the engineering side, Tong developed a mechatronic mobile system for inspecting large tile walls on high-rise buildings, a practical innovation cited 9 times since 2004. This wall-climbing robot uses non-destructive methods to detect debonded tiles, addressing critical safety and maintenance challenges in urban infrastructure. By bridging fundamental crystal dynamics with applied robotics, Tong demonstrates a rare versatility, advancing both the theory of molecular machines and the real-world inspection of built environments. Their work inspires students to see how molecular-level design can solve macroscopic engineering problems.
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