Meijun Qu

Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications

Papers

Total Citations

113

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About

Meijun Qu has made pioneering contributions to the field of reconfigurable origami structures, with a primary focus on the mechanics of multistable metamaterials and their applications in robotics and adaptive systems. Their most influential work, "Active Reconfigurable Tristable Square‐Twist Origami" (2020), has garnered 113 citations and introduced a novel polymeric origami design capable of achieving three distinct stable states—a breakthrough that enables unprecedented shape-morphing and tunable mechanical properties. By demonstrating how geometric frustration and material compliance can be harnessed to create programmable, self-locking structures, Qu’s research bridges the gap between theoretical origami kinematics and practical engineering. This work has significant implications for deployable aerospace structures, soft grippers, and reconfigurable antennas, where controlled multi-stability allows for energy-efficient actuation and load-bearing capabilities. Qu’s contributions stand out for their elegant integration of analytical modeling, finite element simulations, and experimental validation, providing a robust framework for designing next-generation adaptive materials. Their research continues to inspire new approaches in active metamaterials, offering a pathway toward structures that can intelligently respond to environmental stimuli.