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Dr. Chichi Liu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of microrobotics and precision medicine, whose work has fundamentally advanced the manipulation of biological cells at the microscale. Her primary research areas include magnetic microrobots for targeted cell delivery, optical tweezers-based manipulation, and automated in-vivo cell transportation systems. Dr. Liu’s most significant contribution is the development of a burr-like porous spherical magnetic microrobot capable of carrying and delivering targeted cells in vivo, a breakthrough published in 2018 that has garnered 448 citations—underscoring its profound impact on targeted therapy and tissue regeneration. She has also made notable strides in robotic-assisted optical tweezers systems, designing disturbance compensation controllers that enable stable, automated manipulation of single cells within living organisms. Her work on in-vivo cell transportation, though with fewer citations, lays critical groundwork for precision medicine applications such as cancer target therapy. Dr. Liu’s research elegantly bridges robotics, nanotechnology, and biology, offering transformative tools for minimally invasive treatments. Her achievements highlight a career dedicated to solving complex biological challenges through innovative engineering, making her a leading voice in the future of cellular therapeutics.