MingYuan YANG

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MingYuan Yang is a pioneering researcher in the interdisciplinary field of origami engineering, with a particular focus on rigid origami and its transformative applications in robotics and structural design. His seminal work, "Origami robots" (2018), has garnered 12 citations and stands as a foundational contribution to the development of deployable, adaptive mechanical systems inspired by the ancient art of paper folding. Yang’s research bridges geometry, mechanics, and materials science, enabling the creation of compact, reconfigurable structures that can self-assemble or morph for tasks in aerospace, biomedical devices, and soft robotics. His major contributions include advancing the mathematical modeling of rigid origami—where flat surfaces fold along creases without bending—to design engineering structures with unprecedented versatility and load-bearing capacity. By translating origami principles into practical, scalable solutions, Yang has opened new avenues for lightweight, deployable technologies. His work not only showcases the power of interdisciplinary thinking but also inspires students and researchers to explore how ancient art forms can solve modern engineering challenges, making him a key figure in the growing field of origami-inspired design.