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Guanrong Hang is a pioneering researcher in biomimetic robotics, specializing in the design and actuation of micro underwater robots inspired by aquatic life. His key research areas include shape memory alloy (SMA) actuation, flexible biomimetic fins, and bio-inspired propulsion systems for small-scale autonomous vehicles. Hang’s most influential work, “A micro-robot fish with embedded SMA wire actuated flexible biomimetic fin” (2008), has garnered 283 citations, establishing a foundational approach for using SMA wires as compact, silent actuators in robotic fish. He further advanced the field with a micro biomimetic manta ray robot fish (118 citations), demonstrating that SMA wires could replicate the undulating motion of manta rays with high fidelity. His modular biomimetic fin design (109 citations) enabled the development of both a micro robot fish and a robot squid, showcasing the versatility of his propulsion module. Notable achievements include creating some of the lightest (30 g) and most agile SMA-driven underwater robots, which have inspired subsequent work in marine exploration and environmental monitoring. Hang’s contributions remain highly cited for their innovative integration of smart materials with biological principles, offering a scalable pathway for silent, efficient underwater locomotion.