Ziqin Li

University of Science and Technology of China

Papers

Total Citations

214

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About

Ziqin Li is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomimetic materials and advanced manufacturing, best known for their groundbreaking work in 4D printing of hydrogels at the microscale. Their most-cited paper, "Botanical‐Inspired 4D Printing of Hydrogel at the Microscale" (2019, 214 citations), has become a foundational reference in the field, demonstrating how plant-inspired dynamic behaviors can be encoded into soft materials that change shape over time in response to environmental stimuli. This work bridges the gap between nature's adaptive strategies and programmable material systems, with profound implications for soft robotics, precision sensors, and biomedical devices. Li's contributions have helped establish a new paradigm for creating stimuli-responsive structures that mimic the survival mechanisms of botanical systems. By enabling microscale control over hydrogel deformation, their research has opened pathways for developing more sophisticated drug delivery systems and adaptive biomedical implants. With a growing citation impact that reflects the field's rapid expansion, Ziqin Li continues to be a driving force in the evolution of 4D printing and bioinspired material design.