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Yanqing Lu is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft matter photonics, with a focus on liquid crystal actuators, smart contact lenses, and programmable self-propelling systems. His major contributions include developing autonomous self-sustained liquid crystal actuators that enable active photonic applications, and creating a dynamic helical medium for programmable self-propelling actuators—mimicking natural motion like bacterial swimming. Lu's work on frequency-encoded eye tracking smart contact lenses for human-machine interaction (2024, 45 citations) represents a breakthrough in miniature, biocompatible interfaces. His research has garnered significant attention, with his most-cited papers accumulating over 150 citations collectively. Notably, his 2023 paper on autonomous liquid crystal actuators has received 52 citations, highlighting its impact. Lu has also advanced multidimensional photopatterning of heterogeneous liquid-crystal superstructures for higher-level information optics and authored comprehensive reviews on stimuli-responsive liquid crystal elastomers. His work bridges fundamental soft matter physics with cutting-edge applications in robotics, photonics, and human-machine interaction, establishing him as a leading figure in the emerging field of "Soft Mattonics."