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Fanyong Meng is a researcher at the forefront of soft robotics and optical fiber sensing, with a focus on developing flexible, high-precision sensors for biomechanical and aerospace applications. His work centers on integrating fiber Bragg gratings and micro optical sensors into soft, deformable substrates, enabling real-time shape monitoring and proprioception. Meng’s major contributions include the creation of a soft optical fiber curvature sensor for finger joint angle proprioception (25 citations), which demonstrates the potential for wearable health monitoring and human-machine interfaces. He also pioneered shape monitoring of morphing wings using micro optical sensors embedded at different depths (22 citations), a critical advancement for adaptive aerospace structures. By employing polyvinyl chloride reinforced silicone rubber substrates, Meng has enhanced sensor durability and sensitivity, as shown in his work on curvature sensors (17 citations) and morphing wing monitoring (14 citations). His innovative combination of soft materials and optical sensing has garnered attention for its potential in prosthetics, soft robotics, and smart structures, marking him as a key contributor to the next generation of flexible, intelligent sensing systems.