Yaoyao Liao

Beijing Information Science & Technology University

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Yaoyao Liao is a leading researcher in the field of advanced functional materials and flexible electronics, with a primary focus on piezoelectric actuators and their integration into soft robotics and intelligent structures. Her work bridges fundamental materials science and practical engineering, addressing key challenges in the development of flexible actuators that respond to environmental stimuli such as electric fields, light, and steam. Liao’s most cited paper, “From fundamentals to future challenges for flexible piezoelectric actuators” (2024), has already garnered 17 citations, reflecting its timely impact on the rapidly evolving field of soft robotics. In this comprehensive review, she systematically outlines the working principles, material innovations, and performance limitations of piezoelectric flexible actuators, positioning them as superior candidates for precise, reversible mechanical deformation. Her contributions are particularly notable for clarifying the pathway from laboratory-scale prototypes to real-world applications, including biomedical devices and adaptive structures. With a growing citation record and a clear focus on next-generation actuation technologies, Liao is establishing herself as a key voice in the future of intelligent, responsive materials.