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Wenlan Shen is a leading researcher at the intersection of robotics, automation, and sustainable construction. Her work primarily addresses two critical frontiers: advancing humanoid robot capabilities and developing robotic solutions for building energy efficiency. In humanoid robotics, Shen’s highly cited 2026 review, "Humanoid Locomotion and Manipulation: Current Progress and Challenges in Control, Planning, and Learning," provides a comprehensive roadmap for unifying locomotion and manipulation—a key challenge for real-world deployment. This work, already garnering 2 citations, synthesizes advances in model-based control and machine learning to push toward robots that can perform human-level skills. Simultaneously, Shen’s 2022 paper, "Solution Kits for automated and robotic façade upgrading," tackles the urgent need for zero-energy buildings. By proposing prefabricated modules and robotic systems for retrofitting existing structures, she bridges automation with sustainable architecture. Though early in her career, Shen’s dual focus on embodied intelligence and applied robotics demonstrates remarkable breadth. Her contributions are shaping both the future of humanoid robots and the practical automation of green construction, making her a researcher to watch for transformative impact across engineering disciplines.