Lie Ma

Zhejiang University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Papers

Total Citations

126

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About

Lie Ma’s research spans the frontiers of smart materials and robotics, with a particular focus on shape memory polymers (SMPs) and their transformative potential in actuators, sensors, and deployable devices. His most impactful work, the 2019 paper on “Millisecond Response of Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposite Aerogel Powered by Stretchable Graphene Framework,” has garnered 111 citations, marking a breakthrough in addressing the historically slow recovery speed of SMPs. By integrating a stretchable graphene framework into a nanocomposite aerogel, Ma achieved millisecond-level shape recovery—dramatically closing the performance gap with shape memory alloys. This innovation opens new avenues for high-speed, lightweight smart materials. Earlier in his career, Ma contributed to robotics, notably in quadruped walking vehicle control and knowledge-based error recovery for automated assembly. His 2002 work on turning gait control for quadruped robots proposed a novel multi-broken-line trajectory planning method, while his framework for error recovery in robotized assembly integrated modular, hierarchical structures for real-time monitoring and failure diagnosis. Together, these contributions reflect a career dedicated to advancing responsive materials and intelligent robotic systems.