Suming Li

About

Suming Li is a researcher whose work spans two distinct but impactful domains: biodegradable polymer scaffolds for tissue engineering and robotic assembly systems. Li's most significant contributions lie in the development and characterization of synthetic polymer-based 3D scaffolds, where his pioneering research has shaped how the field approaches scaffold design. His 2005 study on PEG-PCL-PLA scaffolds fabricated via rapid prototyping demonstrated how variable mechanical strength, interconnected porosity, and controllable hydrophilicity could be engineered into a single construct — work that has garnered 128 citations and remains a foundational reference in the field. Building on this, his 2009 investigation into polycaprolactone and PCL-based copolymers further established the versatility of synthetic polymers in modulating biomechanical properties for tissue engineering applications, accumulating 122 citations. His complementary 2008 study on the physical and mechano-chemical properties of PCL and PCL-PEG scaffolds reinforced these findings at the materials characterization level. More recently, Li has extended his expertise into robotics, contributing a 2025 comprehensive review on robotic peg-in-hole assembly, signaling a broadening research vision. Collectively, his work reflects a career dedicated to precision fabrication and functional material design.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Fabrication using a rapid prototyping system and in vitro characterization of PEG-PCL-PLA scaffolds for tissue engineering

   128 citations · 2005
2. 2
   Processing of Polycaprolactone and Polycaprolactone-Based Copolymers into 3D Scaffolds, and Their Cellular Responses

   122 citations · 2009
3. 3
   Advances in Robotic Peg-in-Hole Assembly: A Comprehensive Review

   2 citations · 2025
4. 4
   In Vitro Physical and Mechano-Chemical Properties of Biodegradable Scaffolds Fabricated with PCL and PCL-PEG

   2 citations · 2008

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