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Wenfeng Liang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, bioengineering, and intelligent automation. His work spans three transformative domains: construction robotics, biohybrid systems, and optogenetic cell engineering. Liang’s major contributions include developing a truss construction robot capable of autonomously grasping and hoisting concrete composite floor slabs—a breakthrough that reduces labor intensity and risk on construction sites (16 citations). In biomedical engineering, he introduced a label-free purification method using optically-induced dielectrophoresis to isolate optogenetically engineered cells, addressing a critical bottleneck in cell-based therapies and biohybrid robotics (14 citations). His recent reviews on neurotechnology-based biohybrid robots and light-driven soft robots (5 citations each) have shaped the field’s direction, synthesizing advances in material design, control, and animal-machine interfaces. Liang has also tackled hazardous environments, designing an integrated manipulator for point cloud measurement and precise cutting of nuclear waste tanks (3 citations). With a portfolio that bridges fundamental science and real-world applications, Liang’s work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in how robotics can transform construction, medicine, and environmental safety.