Ruitao Su

Zhengzhou University, Stanford University

Papers

Total Citations

203

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About

Ruitao Su is a leading researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and biomedical engineering, with key contributions in 3D-printed microfluidics and ingestible hydrogel technologies. His most-cited work, "3D printed microfluidics: advances in strategies, integration, and applications" (2023, 200 citations), has become a foundational reference in the field, detailing how additive manufacturing enables the construction of multiplexed micro-systems for precise fluid regulation. This work has broad implications across chemistry, biology, biomedicine, tissue engineering, and soft robotics, establishing Su as a pivotal figure in the evolution of lab-on-a-chip devices. More recently, Su has pushed the boundaries of gastrointestinal therapeutics with his work on ingestible hydrogels (2025), exploring how programmable polymeric materials can dynamically operate within the complex GI tract. Though early in citation impact, this research signals a promising new direction for next-generation drug delivery and diagnostic systems. Su’s ability to bridge cutting-edge fabrication techniques with real-world biomedical challenges underscores his growing influence, making his work essential reading for students and researchers interested in the future of microfluidics, smart materials, and translational bioengineering.