Qingyue Li

Changzhou University, Yangzhou University

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Qingyue Li is pioneering the development of next-generation soft robotics and smart materials, with a primary focus on liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and their applications in bio-inspired actuation. Her major contributions include inventing a scalable method for the continuous production of monodomain LCE fibers, which achieve an extraordinary reversible contraction ratio of 55.6% under light and heat stimuli—a breakthrough for artificial muscle technology. This work, published in 2023, has already garnered 30 citations, underscoring its rapid impact. Li further advanced the field by developing LCE/CNT composite actuators via liquid-phase drawing, enabling efficient electrothermal control for soft robotics. Demonstrating her versatility, she also designed a small, multi-attitude soft amphibious robot capable of inchworm-like locomotion, expanding the potential for underwater exploration and inspection. With her innovative fabrication techniques and integrated actuator-robot designs, Qingyue Li is establishing herself as a rising leader in soft matter engineering, bridging fundamental material science with practical, high-performance robotic systems.