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Weikun Li is at the forefront of bio-inspired underwater robotics, specializing in the design, modeling, and control of robotic fish and soft-bodied aquatic vehicles. His research bridges biomimetic principles with advanced engineering, addressing critical challenges in maneuverability, efficiency, and deep-water operation. Li’s most cited work, “Recent Progress in Modeling and Control of Bio-Inspired Fish Robots” (2022, 87 citations), provides a comprehensive framework that has become a foundational reference for the field. He is also recognized for pioneering soft-material flapping-wing designs, as in his manta ray robot study (57 citations), which overcomes the limitations of rigid structures in shallow-water robots. His multidisciplinary optimization approach (41 citations) has advanced the systematic design of robotic fish systems. More recently, Li has explored underwater wireless communication (2025) and pectoral fin-assisted agile turning (2025), pushing the boundaries of real-world deployment. With cumulative citations exceeding 250 and a growing portfolio of high-impact publications, Li is shaping the next generation of agile, efficient, and resilient underwater robots for exploration and environmental monitoring.