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Yaowei Liu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of robotics, microfluidics, and cell biology, with a career devoted to automating and refining delicate cellular manipulation procedures. His work spans robotic micromanipulation, cell mechanics, and reproductive biotechnology, with particular emphasis on somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) — the foundational technique behind cloning. Liu's most celebrated contributions include developing robotic systems for batch SCNT using microfluidic grooves, automated oocyte enucleation, and precise cell aspiration and transportation — collectively accumulating nearly 200 citations across his top publications. A defining thread in his research is the replacement of error-prone, expertise-dependent manual procedures with reproducible, high-throughput robotic alternatives. His label-free oocyte enucleation system notably improved cloned embryo developmental competence by reducing cytoplasm loss, while his novel cell-weighing method based on minimum immobilization pressure opened new avenues for non-invasive cell characterization. Liu's real-time detection and tracking frameworks for automatic cell rotation have further advanced intracytoplasmic sperm injection and preimplantation genetic diagnostics. Through rigorous engineering and biological integration, Liu's body of work is reshaping the future of precision cell biology and reproductive medicine.