Shaoxun Li

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Shaoxun Li is a pioneering researcher in the field of ocean robotics and renewable energy harvesting, with a focus on bio-inspired and deployable wave energy converters. His major contributions lie in developing innovative mechanisms that enable ocean robots to harvest energy from ambient wave motion, significantly extending their operational endurance. Li’s most-cited work, "A bio-inspired foldable-wing wave energy converter for ocean robots" (2023, 41 citations), introduces a novel design inspired by natural folding structures, allowing efficient energy capture in compact, deployable forms. His earlier paper, "Design, modeling and performance analysis of a deployable WEC for ocean robots" (2022, 25 citations), provides foundational modeling and performance insights that have guided subsequent research. Together, these works have garnered over 66 citations, reflecting their impact on sustainable ocean exploration. Li’s achievements include advancing the practicality of self-powered autonomous underwater vehicles, with potential applications in environmental monitoring and marine surveillance. His work stands out for merging biomimicry with engineering design, offering elegant solutions to the challenge of powering long-duration ocean missions.