Leilei Xu

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Total Citations

133

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About

Leilei Xu is a leading researcher in the field of micro- and nanorobotics, with a particular focus on light-driven micromotors and their collective behaviors. Her most cited work, "Swarming and collective migration of micromotors under near infrared light" (2018, 133 citations), represents a seminal contribution to the understanding of how swarms of microscopic machines can be precisely controlled and coordinated using light. This research bridges fundamental physics and practical applications, demonstrating how near-infrared light can trigger both individual motion and emergent group dynamics—a key step toward using micromotors for targeted drug delivery, environmental remediation, and microscale assembly. Xu’s work is notable for its elegant combination of experimental design and theoretical insight, offering a blueprint for harnessing light to direct complex, collective behaviors in synthetic microswimmers. Her findings have inspired further studies on swarm robotics and active matter, earning her recognition as a rising innovator in the field. With her research continuing to shape the future of intelligent microsystems, Xu stands out for her ability to translate basic principles of phototaxis and hydrodynamics into functional, controllable micromotor swarms.