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Kang Liang is a leading researcher at the intersection of materials engineering and biological science, whose work is pioneering the development of intelligent, bio-inspired micro- and nanoscale systems. His primary research areas encompass nanobiohybrids, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and advanced polymer architectures for applications in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and environmental remediation. Liang’s major contributions include the creation of nanobiohybrids—functional nanomaterials integrated with living organisms—for bioaugmentation, a concept detailed in his highly cited 2020 work (173 citations). He has also engineered biocatalytic, submarine-like MOF microparticles with pH-triggered buoyancy for directional motion (87 citations) and developed a versatile, automated method for polymer capsule preparation (57 citations). His recent work on biomimetic electronic skin (49 citations) and robust hydrogel actuators (25 citations) demonstrates a sustained focus on translating hierarchical biological designs into functional synthetic materials. With a portfolio of papers that have garnered hundreds of citations, Liang is recognized for his innovative approach to merging chemistry, materials science, and biology, driving the next generation of autonomous, adaptive micro-robots and smart materials.