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Jiawang Chen is a marine robotics researcher whose work spans autonomous underwater systems, cable-driven robots, and deep-sea exploration technologies. His research addresses some of the most challenging frontiers in ocean engineering, from energy-harvesting surface vehicles to sophisticated subsea drilling platforms. Chen's early contributions include foundational dynamics modeling of wave gliders — innovative marine robots that harvest wave energy for propulsion — earning 23 citations and establishing him as a voice in unmanned marine vehicle design. Parallel work on underwater walking robots and their resistance to water current disturbances demonstrated his breadth across aquatic locomotion challenges. A significant thread of his research focuses on cable-driven robot control, where he developed advanced schemes including adaptive fractional-order nonsingular terminal sliding mode controllers and time-delay estimation techniques, collectively garnering nearly 40 citations across multiple papers. More recently, Chen has pioneered deep-sea stratum drilling robots inspired by earthworm locomotion, addressing the critical need for in-situ gas hydrate and seafloor mineral exploration. This body of work encompasses drill bit design, anchoring force analysis, sensor cable engineering, and comprehensive system reviews. His 2024 work on interventional AUV manipulators further reflects his commitment to expanding autonomous underwater intervention capabilities. With over 100 cumulative citations, Chen's interdisciplinary contributions meaningfully advance both marine robotics science and ocean resource exploration.