Qijun Zheng

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Qijun Zheng is a rising researcher at the intersection of bioinspired materials and soft matter physics, with key contributions in light-driven actuators and granular rheology. Their most cited work, “Bioinspired rotary flight of light-driven composite films” (2023, 41 citations), introduces a novel approach to achieving rotary flight in lightweight devices by mimicking the aerodynamic structure of vine maple seeds. This breakthrough addresses long-standing challenges in actuator speed, deflection, and force output, opening new possibilities for micro-aerial vehicles and untethered soft robotics. In parallel, Zheng’s 2024 study on “Relaxation and rheology in beam-vibrated granular systems” (3 citations) explores the yielding transition in dense granular matter under vibrated beams—a phenomenon critical for understanding animal and robotic locomotion on granular terrains, as well as underground structural engineering. By systematically modulating vibration frequency and amplitude, Zheng provides foundational insights into how granular materials respond to dynamic loading. Though early in their career, Zheng’s work demonstrates a rare ability to bridge fundamental physics with applied bioinspired design, earning recognition for innovative problem-solving and interdisciplinary impact.