Lidan You

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Total Citations

221

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About

Lidan You is a leading figure in microrobotics and biomedical engineering, whose work centers on the magnetic manipulation of small-scale devices for cellular and intracellular applications. Her major contributions include pioneering the development of untethered mobile magnetic microgrippers capable of reliably grasping and autonomously pick-and-placing three-dimensional objects at the micrometer to millimeter scale—a breakthrough detailed in her highly cited 2017 paper (126 citations). This innovation has profound implications for biotechnological and medical procedures requiring precise, non-invasive manipulation. Additionally, her comprehensive 2020 review (95 citations) on magnetic measurement and stimulation of cellular and intracellular structures has become a foundational resource, synthesizing advances from single-pole magnetic tweezers to sophisticated robotic magnetic-field generation systems. Through her work, You has established new paradigms for controlled micromanipulation, enabling precise measurement and stimulation of biological systems. Her research continues to drive progress in targeted drug delivery, cellular surgery, and lab-on-a-chip technologies, making her a pivotal voice in the intersection of robotics and cellular biophysics.