Min Zou

China Pharmaceutical University, Nankai University

Papers

Total Citations

226

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About

Min Zou is a leading figure in soft robotics and intelligent actuation systems, with a focus on developing multifunctional soft actuators that bridge the gap between sensing and motion. Her major contributions include pioneering work on tensile, torsional, and multifunctional soft actuators, which combine deformations to achieve complex motions like bending, rolling, and jumping—advancements critical for soft robots, sensors, and artificial intelligence. Her highly cited 2021 paper on this topic has garnered 154 citations, underscoring its influence. Zou also made a notable breakthrough in microfluidic manipulation with her spiral hollow-fibre actuators, published in 2022 and cited 72 times. This system integrates fast sensing and actuation to control liquid flow in confined spaces, solving a key challenge in microfluidic devices where conventional components are too bulky. Her work is recognized for enabling compact, responsive systems that advance applications in intelligent control and visual intelligence. Zou’s research continues to shape the future of soft robotics and microfluidics, earning her a reputation as an innovator in adaptive, bio-inspired technologies.