Dali Ge
Papers
22
Total Citations
475
H-Index
14
About
Dali Ge is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and active materials, with a primary focus on liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) and their self-sustained oscillations under constant external stimuli. Their work explores how LCE structures—such as disks, rods, cables, and shells—can autonomously generate complex mechanical motions like buckling, galloping, snapping, and rolling when exposed to steady light or temperature fields. A key contribution is the demonstration of self-oscillating systems that directly harvest energy from a constant environment to maintain periodic motion, eliminating the need for external controls. Notable achievements include the development of a light-fueled self-rolling unicycle and a self-oscillation-driven LCE robot, which showcase practical locomotion applications. Their research on a liquid crystal elastomer-based generator further highlights the potential for energy harvesting. With several papers accumulating 25–49 citations each, Ge’s work has rapidly gained recognition for advancing the fundamental mechanics and application potential of autonomously oscillating soft materials. Their findings offer a foundation for next-generation autonomous devices, from soft robots to self-powered sensors.
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- 3Self-rotation of a liquid crystal elastomer rod under constant illumination40 citations · 2024
- 4Light-powered self-spinning of a button spinner36 citations · 2022
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