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Qimeng Liu is a pioneering researcher in biomimetic robotics, with a primary focus on developing next-generation robotic fish and submersibles inspired by manta rays. His major contributions center on the design, control, and material innovation of soft-bodied, flapping-wing underwater robots. Liu’s most cited work, “A Manta Ray Robot with Soft Material Based Flapping Wing” (2022, 57 citations), addresses the limitations of rigid, shallow-water robotic fish by introducing a soft, flexible structure capable of operating in deeper, more complex marine environments. He further advanced the field with a comprehensive review of biomimetic submersible challenges (2023, 33 citations) and a unified scheme for flapping-wing control optimization (2024, 14 citations). Notably, Liu also explores low-cost distributed optical waveguide shape sensors for bionic applications, demonstrating a commitment to integrating practical sensing technologies into soft robotics. His work is highly impactful, providing foundational insights for the design and control of agile, efficient underwater robots. By bridging materials science, control theory, and marine engineering, Liu is shaping the future of autonomous underwater exploration and bio-inspired design.