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About
Dr. Miqiu Kong is a leading researcher in polymer physics and bioinspired adhesives, with a focus on understanding and engineering adhesion at the molecular and macroscopic scales. Her work bridges fundamental molecular dynamics simulations and the development of high-performance, application-ready materials. A key contribution is her use of atomic-scale simulations to elucidate how molecular structures and temperature govern the adhesion energy at polymer-silica interfaces, as detailed in her highly cited 2021 paper (46 citations). This foundational understanding has enabled her to design innovative materials, such as a highly stable, wide-range flexible pressure sensor featuring a gradient modulus and selective foaming layer (13 citations). Notably, Dr. Kong has advanced gecko-inspired adhesives for robotic grippers, achieving excellent adhesion performance even at ultra-low temperatures—a critical challenge for space and cryogenic applications. Her recent work on "molecular-hair polymers" has produced ultra-strong, reversible adhesion for climbing robots on rough surfaces. By combining computational insights with novel material design, Dr. Kong is creating adhesives that operate reliably under extreme conditions, from vacuum to sub-zero environments, with significant implications for robotics, aerospace, and flexible electronics.
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