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Ruidong Cheng is a leading researcher in the field of stimuli-responsive soft materials, with a primary focus on liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and their applications in advanced actuators and information encryption. His work bridges materials chemistry and device engineering, creating dynamic systems that respond to light and other external stimuli. In his highly cited 2021 study (71 citations), Cheng pioneered the development of dynamic liquid crystalline networks incorporating carbon nanotubes, demonstrating how twisted fiber and spring actuators can achieve fast, light-driven rolling movement with enhanced environmental adaptability—a breakthrough for soft robotics. More recently, his 2025 work on carbon black-containing cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers (CLCEs) introduced a novel approach to multi-level information encryption and multimode actuation, leveraging the unique helical arrangement of mesogens to produce light-selective, variable coloration. This innovation enables static encryption and dynamic biomimetic motion within a single material system. Cheng’s contributions are notable for their practical impact, offering scalable solutions for adaptive optics, anti-counterfeiting technologies, and bioinspired soft machines.
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