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About
Yongri Liang is a leading researcher in the field of soft robotics and smart materials, with a primary focus on the design and actuation of electroactive and stimuli-responsive polymers. Her work bridges fundamental materials science and bioinspired engineering, particularly through the development of novel soft actuators that mimic natural movements. One of her most notable contributions is a bioinspired hydrogel that achieves real-time, depth-controllable swimming and walking motions using light to modulate local density—a concept that emulates the volume changes in fish bladders and has garnered 60 citations. Liang has also made significant advances in dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs), including a comprehensive review on electroactive dielectric polymer gels (43 citations) and pioneering work on enhancing the performance of TPU/BaTiO₃ composites through thermal treatment (22 citations). Her research further explores the bending, electroadhesion, and sensing capabilities of compliant electrode actuators based on SEBS gels, as well as the synergistic effects of plasticizers on PVC gel actuation. With a growing body of work that addresses key challenges in soft robotics—such as improving electrobending properties and interfacial compatibility—Liang’s contributions are shaping the next generation of flexible, responsive devices for medical and wearable applications.
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