Yinliang Gan

Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute

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Yinliang Gan is pioneering the next generation of bioinspired soft robotics, with a focus on creating transparent, fast-swimming machines for underwater environments. His key research areas span biomimetic design, electro-hydraulic actuation, and interactive soft materials. Gan’s most significant contribution is the development of *Ocyropsis*-inspired soft robots, which replicate the propulsion mechanism of marine creatures to achieve rapid, agile swimming while maintaining optical transparency—a critical trait for stealth and camouflage. This work, published in *Advanced Functional Materials* (2025), has already garnered 14 citations, signaling its immediate impact on the field. He further advanced the domain by engineering ion-electron fusion transparent films, enabling soft robots to integrate sensory feedback and interactive capabilities, a leap toward autonomous, environment-aware machines. By merging actuation with sensing in a single transparent platform, Gan is addressing a long-standing challenge in soft robotics: enhancing autonomy without sacrificing simplicity. His research not only pushes the boundaries of bioinspired design but also holds promise for applications in marine exploration, environmental monitoring, and safe human-robot interaction.