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Jiaxin Zhao is an innovative robotics researcher specializing in micro-robotics, bio-inspired locomotion, and miniature actuation systems. Their work spans the design and fabrication of insect-scale and sub-100 mg robots, with particular expertise in flapping-wing flight, piezoelectric actuation, and multi-modal locomotion systems. Zhao's most influential contribution—a multi-modal tailless flapping-wing robot capable of flying, crawling, self-righting, and horizontal take-off—has garnered 33 citations since its 2024 publication, reflecting strong community interest in versatile micro-robotic platforms. Earlier groundbreaking work on electromagnetically driven insect-inspired flapping-wing micro robots (28 citations) established Zhao as a pioneer in ultra-lightweight aerial robotics. Complementing these achievements, Zhao developed an accompanying quasisteady aerodynamic model grounded in blade-element theory, providing critical theoretical underpinnings for the field. Beyond aerial systems, Zhao has demonstrated remarkable breadth through a high-speed fish-like underwater miniature robot and multiple piezoelectrically driven legged microrobots featuring novel spatial parallel mechanisms. The insect-scale crawling robot boasting exceptional load-carrying capacity further underscores Zhao's commitment to pushing the practical boundaries of miniature robotics, making their body of work essential reading for researchers in micro-robotics and bio-inspired engineering.