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Zhaoli Sun is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomedical engineering and nanotechnology, whose work is revolutionizing targeted drug delivery and cancer therapy. His primary research focuses on the design and application of micro/nanorobots as active delivery systems for biomedicine, with a particular emphasis on self-propulsion mechanisms and controllable navigation. Sun’s most impactful contribution is the development of self-propelled Janus nanocatalytic robots guided by magnetic resonance imaging, which dramatically enhance tumor penetration and therapy—a study that has garnered 87 citations since 2023. This work addresses critical limitations of conventional micro/nanorobots, such as complex drug loading, by integrating catalytic propulsion with real-time imaging. Additionally, his comprehensive review on micro/nanorobots as active delivery systems (32 citations) has become a foundational reference in the field, synthesizing advances from self-propulsion to navigation control. Sun has also explored clinical applications, including a robotic approach to minimally invasive total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis (2024). His research bridges fundamental nanoscience and translational medicine, offering transformative potential for precision oncology and minimally invasive surgery.