Yajie Li

Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Hebei University

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Yajie Li is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of dentistry and advanced materials, whose work bridges clinical robotics and smart responsive polymers. Her most impactful contribution, a 2023 scoping review on the clinical application of robots in dentistry (25 citations), provides the first comprehensive mapping of robotic technologies in oral healthcare, establishing a critical foundation for this emerging field. Li systematically analyzed how digitalization and AI are transforming dental procedures, from surgical assistance to rehabilitation, offering a roadmap for future clinical integration. Simultaneously, she pushes the boundaries of materials science with her 2025 study on doubly reversible thermochromic and thermoresponsive photoluminescent ionogels. This work introduces stretchable ionogels exhibiting low hysteresis and excellent thermomechanical stability—properties essential for smart displays, soft robotics, and wearable ionotronics. By achieving dual responsiveness in a single material platform, Li addresses key limitations of traditional thermoresponsive systems, enabling more robust performance in complex real-world environments. Her dual expertise in clinical translation and materials innovation positions her as a unique voice in next-generation biomedical technologies, where robotic precision meets adaptive smart materials.