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Yihua Hu is a researcher specializing in advanced motor design, multi-degree-of-freedom actuation systems, and robotics, with emerging contributions to renewable energy applications. His most influential work centers on two-degree-of-freedom (2-DOF) rotary-linear motors — integrated electromechanical systems capable of producing linear, rotary, and helical motion within a single compact structure. His 2015 paper on the split-stator induction motor, garnering 48 citations, introduced a novel actuator architecture with broad implications for machine tools, robotics, and industrial automation. Building on this foundation, his 2019 comprehensive overview of 2-DOF rotary-linear motors, cited 44 times, established an authoritative reference on coupling effects and design principles that continues to guide researchers in the field. Hu has further deepened this work through rigorous mathematical modeling of coupling phenomena inherent to these systems, addressing a critical challenge for real-world control applications. More recently, he has expanded his research scope to include manipulator trajectory planning using polynomial interpolation and urban solar panel performance optimization, reflecting a versatile and evolving research profile. His cumulative contributions make him a notable figure for students and engineers working at the intersection of electromagnetic design, precision motion systems, and sustainable energy technologies.