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Terry Ching is a rising pioneer at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and soft robotics. His research centers on 3D printing, microfluidics, and biomimetic locomotion, where he has made transformative contributions to the fabrication of functional, untethered soft systems. Ching’s most cited work, “3D-printable colloidal photonic crystals” (2022, 166 citations), demonstrates his early impact in materials science, enabling precise structural color engineering. He is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking 2024 paper on FiBa soft robots, which introduces a novel approach to creating lightweight, untethered robots capable of crawling, climbing, perching, and flying. This work directly addresses one of the field’s most persistent challenges—liberating soft robots from cumbersome electrical or pneumatic power sources. Additionally, his comprehensive review on direct ink writing of silicone elastomers (2024, 20 citations) provides a critical roadmap for fabricating microfluidic devices and soft robots, bridging additive manufacturing with practical biomedical and engineering applications. With over 238 total citations and a rapidly growing portfolio, Terry Ching is shaping the future of autonomous, bio-inspired soft robotics.