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Qiuwei Shi is a materials scientist and engineer whose research centers on soft actuators, smart textiles, and bioinspired functional fibers. Their major contributions lie in developing novel actuating materials that bridge structural and functional design—most notably, a carbon-based thin-film actuator with a 1D-to-2D transitional structure, engineered for integration into smart clothing (10 citations). This work demonstrates how scalable, flexible actuators can enable responsive garments. Shi also introduced bimorph soft actuators based on isostructural heterogeneous Janus films (7 citations, 2025), an innovative approach that overcomes traditional durability issues by using structurally compatible layers, thereby enhancing long-term performance in soft robotics. Additionally, their development of a self-healing, Na⁺-sensitive, and neuron-compatible fiber (3 citations) highlights a convergence of biocompatibility and sensory feedback, with potential applications in neural interfaces and wearable health monitors. Through these contributions, Shi has advanced the practical deployment of soft actuators and smart materials, earning recognition for addressing key challenges in interfacial stability and multifunctionality. Their work continues to inspire new directions in adaptive textiles and bio-integrated devices.