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An Xiao is a leading researcher in the mechanics of smart soft materials, with a particular focus on dielectric elastomers (DEs) and their applications in actuators and energy harvesting. Their work bridges advanced material science and nonlinear dynamics, notably pioneering the use of fractional derivative modeling to capture the complex viscoelastic behavior of DEs—a critical step for improving the performance of soft robots and wave energy harvesters. Xiao’s highly cited 2025 study on the vibration of dielectric elastomer conical structures introduced a fractional viscoelastic framework that more accurately describes the non-Newtonian, time-dependent response of these materials, offering a powerful new tool for design and simulation. With over 2 citations already, this work is gaining traction among engineers seeking to optimize DE-based devices. Xiao’s contributions are shaping the next generation of intelligent, adaptive soft systems, making them a key figure in the intersection of fractional calculus, viscoelasticity, and soft robotics.
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