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Yongfeng Mei is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, nanomaterials, and microfabrication, whose work spans from submillimeter-scale autonomous machines to advanced hydrogel systems. His most influential contributions include groundbreaking research into multimaterial terrestrial robots at submillimeter scales (136 citations), opening new frontiers for minimally invasive medical tools and biological cell manipulation. Equally significant is his development of self-powered hydrogel locomotion systems (103 citations) and comprehensive advances in hydrogel materials for robotics and sensing (74 citations), establishing him as a leading authority in soft, biologically inspired robotic platforms. Beyond soft robotics, Mei has made substantial contributions to nanomembrane engineering, pioneering self-rolling oxide nanomembranes for tubular optical microcavities and developing grating-structured metallic microsprings through precision strain engineering. His work on programmable 3D self-folding structures and nanomembrane origami further demonstrates his exceptional versatility in fabricating complex three-dimensional microarchitectures. His research on magnetically propelled soft microrobots navigating constricted microchannels highlights his commitment to practical biomedical applications. Collectively, Mei's body of work bridges materials science, miniaturized robotics, and photonics, offering transformative solutions for healthcare, biological research, and next-generation micro-scale engineering systems.