Yaowen Xing

China University of Mining and Technology

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Yaowen Xing is a leading researcher in liquid metal soft robotics and interfacial phenomena, with a particular focus on the on-demand manipulation of liquid metal droplets. His most cited work, “On‐Demand Manipulation of Liquid Metal Droplet via van der Waals Adhesion” (2020), introduces a groundbreaking method for actuating liquid metal droplets using van der Waals forces rather than traditional external fields. By leveraging electrochemical interactions, Xing demonstrates precise, reversible control over droplet motion and deformation, opening new pathways for soft robotics, microfluidics, and reconfigurable electronics. This work has garnered 12 citations and is recognized for its elegant simplicity and practical potential. Xing’s contributions bridge fundamental surface science and applied engineering, offering scalable solutions for next-generation adaptive devices. His research continues to influence the design of liquid metal-based systems, where adhesion and interfacial chemistry are harnessed for dynamic, programmable functionality.