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Dixiao Chen is an emerging researcher specializing in micro-nano robotics, magnetic actuation systems, and biomedical micromanipulation. His work sits at the exciting intersection of robotics, biomedicine, and materials science, focusing on developing innovative small-scale robots capable of navigating complex biological environments with remarkable precision. Chen's most significant contributions center on magnetically actuated millirobots and microrobots. His highly cited 2021 review on field-controlled micro-nano manipulations (117 citations) established him as a synthesizer of cutting-edge advances in this rapidly evolving field. His pioneering octopus-inspired millirobot designs demonstrated untethered 3D movement using a novel tetrahedron-arranged magnetic field system — a creative biomimetic approach that significantly advanced small-scale robot locomotion. His development of deformable ferrofluid-based millirobots and magnetically actuated cell-robot systems further showcased his ability to overcome key limitations such as rigidity constraints and biosafety concerns in microrobotic platforms. With over 270 cumulative citations across his published works, Chen has made meaningful contributions to enabling technologies for targeted drug delivery, biological particle manipulation, and minimally invasive medical procedures. His research demonstrates a consistent vision: harnessing magnetic fields to create controllable, biologically compatible robots capable of transforming future medical diagnostics and therapeutics.