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Tien Van Truong is a leading researcher in soft robotics and bio-inspired aerial locomotion, whose work bridges materials science, mechanics, and autonomous systems. His major contributions center on developing multifunctional protective skins for soft robots—integrating two-dimensional materials with hydrogels to enhance durability in harsh environments (60 citations)—and pioneering under-actuated soft composite designs that simplify fabrication while improving performance (29 citations). In bio-inspired robotics, Truong designed and characterized a fully autonomous soft batoid-like robot that mimics rajiform locomotion, achieving unique maneuverability with an under-actuated, simple architecture (11 citations). His recent investigations into flapping-wing robots explore how bio-inspired wing vein morphologies and double-clap mechanisms can significantly boost thrust generation (2025, 4 citations), alongside computational optimization of flapping mechanisms for micro aerial vehicles (2025, 3 citations). Truong’s work is notable for its interdisciplinary approach—combining experimental and numerical analysis—and for advancing practical applications in surveillance, search-and-rescue, and exploration. His research continues to push the boundaries of soft and flapping-wing robotics, offering elegant solutions to longstanding challenges in material stability and locomotion efficiency.