Fanbao Meng

Northeastern University, Universidad del Noreste

Papers

4

Total Citations

76

H-Index

3

About

Fanbao Meng is a leading researcher in the field of smart soft robotics and biomimetic materials, with a focus on developing intelligent hydrogel-based actuators that combine rapid responsiveness with self-sensing capabilities. Their major contributions include pioneering the design of sponge-like, semi-interpenetrating composite hydrogels—such as PNIPAM/Fe₃O₄/PPy systems—that enable photothermal-responsive actuation with integrated self-diagnostic intelligence. These materials mimic biological sensory-motor functions, allowing for complex manipulation and real-time feedback in applications like soft robots and flexible devices. Meng’s work has garnered significant attention, with their 2023 paper on self-sensory hydrogels accumulating 61 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. Additionally, they have advanced asymmetric metal–organic framework (MOF)-based mixed matrix membranes for reversible self-assembling 3D architectures, further expanding the toolkit for stimuli-responsive materials. Through these innovations, Meng is shaping the next generation of smart, adaptive systems that bridge the gap between synthetic materials and biological functionality.

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3
H-Index
4
Papers
76
Total Citations
19
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Sponge-like, semi-interpenetrating self-sensory hydrogel for smart photothermal-responsive soft actuator with biomimetic self-diagnostic intelligence
61 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 14
🏛 Institutions: Northeastern University, Universidad del Noreste

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