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Yunfei Wang is a pioneering researcher in bio-inspired robotics, with a primary focus on underwater soft robots and bionic robotic fish. His work addresses the fundamental challenge of navigating the ocean's complex and unpredictable environment, where traditional rigid robots fall short. Wang's major contributions lie in the design, optimization, and control of soft, fish-like robots that achieve high propulsive efficiency and flexible swimming through biomimicry. His most influential work, "Recent Advances on Underwater Soft Robots" (2023), has garnered 98 citations, establishing it as a key reference in the field. He has also advanced the practical application of these robots by developing a nanogenerator-based, self-powered motion monitoring system for flapping wings, a critical innovation for weight-constrained bio-inspired flying robots. Further demonstrating his technical depth, Wang has optimized bionic robotic fish mechanical structures using computational fluid dynamics (Fluent) and improved swimming control through enhanced Central Pattern Generator (CPG) models. By integrating soft materials, efficient propulsion, and self-powered sensing, Yunfei Wang is driving the next generation of autonomous robots capable of exploring and utilizing marine resources.