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Jikai Si is a prominent electrical engineer and robotics researcher whose work spans advanced motor design, multi-degree-of-freedom actuation systems, and autonomous robot decision-making. His most significant contributions lie in the development of two-degree-of-freedom (2-DOF) rotary-linear motors, a specialized class of actuators capable of producing pure rotary motion, pure linear motion, or combined helical motion along a single axis — technologies with transformative implications for machine tools, industrial robotics, and precision automation. Si's 2015 paper introducing the split-stator induction motor, which has garnered 48 citations, established a foundational framework for integrated 2-DOF actuation. His 2019 comprehensive overview of rotary-linear motors, cited 44 times, further cemented his authority in the field by systematically addressing the critical coupling effects inherent to such systems. His 2017 mathematical modeling work deepened understanding of how linear and rotary motions interact within direct-drive induction motors, while his 2023 research on switched reluctance motor architectures demonstrates his continued innovation in industrial robot applications. Beyond motor design, Si has also contributed to mobile robotics, exploring flexible behavioral decision-making for dynamic environments. His body of work reflects a consistent commitment to bridging electromagnetic theory with practical robotic applications.