Xiaojun Zhan

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Total Citations

288

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About

Xiaojun Zhan is a leading researcher in the field of micro/nanorobotics, with a particular focus on light-driven micro/nanomotors (MNMs) and their biomedical applications. His most cited work, the 2018 review "Light-Driven Micro/Nanomotor for Promising Biomedical Tools: Principle, Challenge, and Prospect" (288 citations), provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how these miniature machines—bridging the gap between traditional macroscale motors and molecular motors—can be harnessed for cellular-scale manipulation. Zhan’s major contributions lie in elucidating the principles of light-activated propulsion and addressing key challenges such as biocompatibility and precise control, which are critical for translating these tiny robots from concept to clinical tools. His research has significantly advanced the vision of using MNMs for targeted drug delivery, microsurgery, and environmental sensing, inspiring a new generation of biomedical engineers. With a citation count reflecting the growing impact of his work, Zhan continues to push the boundaries of nanoscale engineering, making him a pivotal figure in the quest to deploy autonomous microdevices in living systems.