Jiaxin Ji

China University of Petroleum, East China

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Jiaxin Ji is a rising researcher in the field of bioinspired mechanics and biological adhesion, with a focus on understanding how soft-bodied organisms interact with complex surfaces. Her work bridges biomechanics and materials science, exploring the fundamental principles that enable animals to adhere, move, and survive in challenging environments. Ji’s most cited paper (2020, 8 citations) investigates the coupled effects of interstitial liquid and contact geometry in biological wet adhesion, providing mechanistic insights that inform the design of synthetic adhesives. Her 2019 study (5 citations) on abalone locomotion reveals how these mollusks crawl rapidly over sharp objects without injury, identifying two key adaptations—muscle compression mechanics and substrate interaction strategies—that protect their soft foot tissue. More recently (2025), Ji has examined gradient-enhanced adhesion in biomimetic mushroom-shaped microcolumns, advancing the development of reusable, high-performance dry adhesives. Though early in her career, Ji’s work has already contributed to a deeper understanding of biological protection and adhesion, with implications for robotics, medical adhesives, and soft materials engineering. Her research exemplifies how nature’s solutions can inspire innovative technologies.