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Chunhai Fan is a pioneering figure at the intersection of DNA nanotechnology, soft matter computing, and biomedical engineering. His research centers on designing functional DNA structures and reconfigurable DNA-based chemical reaction circuits (D-CRCs) that serve as programmable platforms for smart materials and biological control. Fan’s major contributions include developing multi-mode reconfigurable DNA circuits that enable soft matter to perform diverse computational tasks and adapt to environmental stimuli—a breakthrough for intelligent material systems. He has also advanced mechanogenetics with robotic actuation for noninvasive cancer therapy, and created high-sensitivity, all-organic piezoelectric electronic skin for wearable healthcare. His most cited work, “Functional DNA Structures and Their Biomedical Applications” (2020, 60 citations), showcases his leadership in translating DNA nanotechnology into real-world biomedical tools. With additional highly cited papers on liquid crystal nanoparticle assemblies and DNA-based circuits, Fan’s work has garnered hundreds of citations, reflecting its profound impact on both fundamental nanoscience and translational medicine. His innovative integration of DNA computing with soft robotics and mechanobiology positions him as a key architect of next-generation smart therapeutic and sensing systems.