Mengjie Liu

Central South University, Harbin Engineering University

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Mengjie Liu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced energy storage and intelligent robotics, whose work pushes the boundaries of extreme-environment performance and autonomous manipulation. Her most impactful contribution is the development of "biomimetic fat" for zinc-air batteries, a nature-inspired electrolyte design that enables unprecedented operation at −40 °C—a breakthrough for aerial vehicles and portable electronics in arctic or high-altitude conditions. This work, published in 2023, has already garnered 65 citations, signaling its rapid influence on low-temperature battery research. In parallel, Liu addresses real-world robotics challenges with her dynamic parallel mapping and trajectory planning algorithm for robot arms in unknown environments. By solving inverse kinematics for nonspherical wrist joints and integrating low-cost depth cameras, she enables affordable, high-speed autonomous navigation for platforms like the Kinova Mico2 manipulator. This dual expertise—bridging electrochemical innovation and robotic autonomy—positions Liu as a versatile engineer tackling fundamental barriers in energy density and environmental adaptability. Her achievements reflect a rare ability to draw inspiration from biology and apply it to practical, high-impact technologies.