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Hairong Chen is a researcher at the forefront of bio-inspired robotics and smart materials, with a focus on developing miniature, high-performance underwater vehicles. His key research areas include biomimetic robot fish design, micro thrust measurement, and the thermal management of composite materials for soft robotics. Chen’s major contributions center on the use of macro fiber composites (MFCs) as actuators for bionic robotic fish, where he pioneered cantilever-based micro thrust measurement techniques to precisely quantify the dynamic forces and pressure field evolution during harmonic actuation. His 2020 paper on this topic has garnered 26 citations, while a subsequent 2021 study refining the measurement approach has earned 18 citations, underscoring the impact of his work on the field. More recently, Chen has explored the thermal conductivity properties of silicon carbide/shape-memory polyurethane composites, achieving 6 citations for his 2024 analysis of interfacial parameters—a critical step toward enhancing the dual-drive capabilities of soft robots. His innovative combination of experimental measurement and materials science positions him as a rising authority in smart actuation and underwater robotics.