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Lisen Ge is a prominent researcher in the field of soft robotics, with a particular focus on pneumatic actuators, soft robotic hands, and bio-inspired locomotion systems. His work has made significant contributions to the analytical modeling and design of soft actuators, most notably through his highly cited 2020 paper on generalized Pneu-Net soft actuators, which addressed a critical gap in understanding three-dimensional deformations in pneumatic network structures — earning 92 citations and establishing a foundational framework for the field. Building on this, Ge advanced the development of anthropomorphic robotic hands through 3D-printed, modularized rigid-flexible integrated finger actuators, a work that garnered 66 citations and demonstrated practical pathways toward human-like dexterity in soft robotics. His earlier contributions include fabricating soft pneumatic network actuators with oblique chambers, expanding actuation beyond conventional two-dimensional bending, and developing a multimodal crawling-climbing robot inspired by inchworm locomotion, capable of transitioning from horizontal planes to steep slopes. Collectively, Ge's research — spanning analytical modeling, fabrication innovation, and bio-inspired design — has accumulated nearly 200 citations, reflecting his growing influence on the soft robotics community and its engineering applications.