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Wentao Gan is pioneering the development of smart, sustainable materials at the intersection of wood science and soft robotics. His research focuses on creating highly elastic, hydrated cellulosic materials and magnetically responsive wood composites, transforming natural biomass into programmable, stimuli-responsive structures. Gan’s major contributions include fabricating anisotropic cellular materials with durable compressibility and tunable conductivity—work that has garnered 161 citations and opened avenues for nanofluidics, biomedical devices, and water purification. He has also advanced the field of biodegradable soft robotics by developing wood-based robots with magnetic anisotropy, enabling precise, programmable locomotion without synthetic polymers. His 2022 study on wood robots and 2023 work on origami cellulose films for magnetically controllable soft robots demonstrate his ability to merge mechanical robustness with environmental friendliness. With over 200 total citations, Gan’s innovations in chain-aligned Fe3O4 nanoparticle composites further highlight his impact on sustainable actuators. His research not only addresses the limitations of conventional responsive materials but also paves the way for green electronics and biomedical applications, making him a leading voice in eco-friendly smart materials.