Lijin Chen

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Lijin Chen is a leading researcher in soft robotics and smart materials, with a primary focus on dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) and resonators (DERs). His work addresses the critical need for high-performance, muscle-like soft actuators for bioinspired robotics and human-robot interaction. Chen’s major contributions include advancing the mechanical power output of cone DEAs, demonstrating their superiority over conventional rigid actuators through large actuation strain and fast response. He has also pioneered the exploitation of bistability in dielectric elastomer resonators to achieve exceptional output performance comparable to natural muscles, as shown in his highly cited 2022 study (38 citations). Additionally, his parametric investigation of subharmonic *isolas* in bistable DEAs (2022) provides crucial insights into complex nonlinear dynamics that can hinder robust applications. With his most-cited paper garnering 40 citations, Chen’s work has significantly impacted the design and control of soft actuators, offering pathways to more reliable and powerful bioinspired systems. His research continues to push the boundaries of soft actuation technology.