Xianke Dong
Papers
9
Total Citations
89
H-Index
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About
Xianke Dong is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, micromanipulation, and biological sciences, with a particular focus on developing automated systems for studying model organisms and advancing bio-microelectronics. His work has made substantial contributions to the precise mechanical handling of biological specimens, most notably the nematode worm *Caenorhabditis elegans* and *Drosophila* larvae — two cornerstone organisms in genetics, neuroscience, and developmental biology research. Among Dong's most influential contributions is his development of switched fuzzy-PD control systems for regulating contact forces in robotic micromanipulation, enabling accurate mechanical stimulation of live organisms — work that has garnered 25 citations and holds significant implications for mechanobiology. His automated robotic microinjection platforms for *C. elegans*, capable of high-speed, precise genetic manipulation, have further streamlined transgenic research workflows, collectively earning over 30 citations across multiple publications. Dong has also expanded into paper-based electronics, pioneering robotic rapid prototyping techniques for field-effect transistors using semiconductor microtubes. Across his body of work, Dong demonstrates a rare ability to bridge precision engineering with biological discovery, producing tools that empower researchers to explore fundamental life science questions with unprecedented efficiency and control.
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Top Papers
- 1Switched Fuzzy-PD Control of Contact Forces in Robotic Microbiomanipulation25 citations · 2016
- 2Automated Robotic Microinjection of the Nematode Worm Caenorhabditis elegans20 citations · 2020
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- 9Robotic Micromanipulation of Cells and Small Organisms2 citations · 2015