Guo‐Yang Chen
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Guo-Yang Chen is a leading researcher in the field of smart soft actuators, with a focus on light-driven hydrogel systems and interfacial fluid dynamics. His work pioneers the use of the photothermal Marangoni effect and buoyancy flow to achieve unprecedented three-dimensional motion in transparent hydrogel actuators. By harnessing surface tension differences induced by localized heating, Chen has overcome the limitations of traditional actuators, enabling direct light-to-work conversion with remarkable precision and simplicity. His most-cited paper, published in 2021, has garnered 99 citations and is widely recognized as a foundational contribution to the development of autonomous microrobots and intelligent systems. This work has opened new avenues for designing soft robots that can navigate complex environments without mechanical tethers. Chen’s research is highly influential in the cutting-edge fields of micromachines and adaptive materials, where his insights into Marangoni-driven locomotion continue to inspire next-generation devices for biomedical and industrial applications.
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