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Yuyan Liu is a pioneering researcher in the field of smart materials and soft robotics, with a focus on shape memory polymers, multifunctional composites, and bioinspired adhesive systems. Her work centers on developing materials that can dynamically respond to external stimuli—such as heat, light, or magnetic fields—to achieve tunable electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. Liu’s major contributions include the design of a liquid metal shape memory polymer foam that enables coordinated dual-regulation of electrical and thermal conductivity, offering a novel approach for smart switches and soft electronics. She has also created triple-bioinspired shape memory microcavities with strong, switchable adhesion to both solids and liquids, advancing applications in sensors and soft grippers. Her research on MXene-based supermolecular nanocomposite films and light-responsive stiffness-tunable magnetic actuators further demonstrates her ability to engineer materials with programmable shape memory and adaptive stiffness. With over 120 citations across her most-cited works, Liu’s innovative designs are shaping the future of intelligent actuators and adaptive surfaces, making her a rising star in materials science and engineering.