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Huijuan Dong is a pioneering researcher in advanced robotics, with a focus on piezoelectric and ultrasonic actuation, micro-/nanorobotics, and modular reconfigurable systems. Her most impactful work includes the development of untethered ultrasonic robots that achieve fast, load-carrying movement by imitating biological galloping gaits, as demonstrated in her 2024 study (14 citations). She has also contributed to the design of self-running piezoelectric robots driven by traveling waves, where controlling the standing wave ratio enables precise velocity and direction control (28 citations). Beyond macro-scale robotics, Dong explores the cooperative behaviors of micro-/nanorobots, drawing inspiration from ecological systems to create novel functionalities at the microscale (9 citations). Her work on variable stiffness actuators using torsion springs (7 citations) and graph-based reconfiguration planning for modular robots (6 citations) further showcases her versatility. With a total of over 60 citations across her top papers, Dong’s research bridges fundamental mechanics and practical robotics, offering innovative solutions for confined spaces, underwater applications, and adaptive robotic systems. Her achievements highlight a commitment to advancing robot autonomy and efficiency.