Jia‐Qi Huang

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Jia-Qi Huang is a rising leader in the field of bioinspired soft robotics and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on 3D and 4D printing technologies. His research centers on the design and fabrication of biomimetic materials and wireless millirobots, aiming to bridge the gap between nature-inspired structures and real-world medical applications. Huang’s major contributions include the development of a 3D-printed cholesteric liquid crystal elastomer (CLCE) system that produces structural color patterns with tunable resolution and enhanced expansibility—a breakthrough for optical materials. He has also pioneered the creation of snake-like and swordfish-inspired wireless millirobots, capable of navigating confined, fluid-filled environments such as vascular networks, with potential for targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive surgery. His work on the swordfish-like robot, integrating direct-ink-writing 3D printing and programmable magnetization, demonstrates a novel approach to soft robotic locomotion. With over 47 citations across his most-cited works, Huang’s research is gaining traction for its innovation in combining 4D printing, biomimicry, and wireless actuation. His achievements highlight a promising trajectory in the development of intelligent, adaptive soft robots for biomedical use.