Haojun Liu

State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices

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Haojun Liu is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and smart materials, with a primary focus on liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and their application in artificial muscles and photomechanical systems. His major contributions include the development of multimodal actuation and precise control in LCE optical fiber artificial muscles, which mimic the fibrous structure of natural skeletal muscles for use in actuators and biomedical devices. Liu also introduced a strategy for switchable photothermal conversion efficiency, enabling reprogrammable actuation in soft robots—a significant advancement that allows for versatile motion without time-consuming reconfiguration. His work on scalable coaxial extrusion of LCE optical fibers demonstrates intrinsic photomechanical waveguiding-actuation synergy, overcoming limitations like self-occlusion during operation. With over 25 citations across his most-cited papers, Liu’s research has already garnered attention for its innovative approach to addressing key challenges in soft robotics. His achievements highlight a promising trajectory in creating more adaptable, efficient, and controllable soft robotic systems, making him a notable figure in the field.