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Xiangqing Kong is a leading researcher in bioinspired mechanics and smart structural design, whose work bridges the gap between biological phenomena and engineering innovation. His key research areas include biomechanics of insect locomotion, surface interaction physics, and auxetic metamaterials for robotic applications. Kong’s major contribution lies in elucidating the load-bearing mechanisms of mosquito tarsi on water surfaces, demonstrating how the flexibility of these tiny structures enables mosquitoes to stand and walk effortlessly on water—a finding with 28 citations that has inspired new designs for lightweight, water-walking robots. More recently, Kong has pioneered the development of auxetic-structured parallel grippers, which leverage negative Poisson’s ratio characteristics to achieve superior adaptability and grip efficiency for fragile or irregular objects. This work, published in 2025, represents a significant advance in soft robotics and industrial automation. With a growing citation impact and a portfolio that merges fundamental biological insights with practical engineering solutions, Kong’s research continues to influence fields from robotics to materials science, offering elegant solutions to complex mechanical challenges.
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