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Fan Nan is a rising leader in the field of optical nanomanipulation and optofluidics, pioneering methods to control matter at the smallest scales. His research focuses on developing advanced robotic platforms that use light to precisely trap, move, and assemble nanoparticles and micro-objects. His most cited work introduces an optical robotic platform (ORP) that achieves dynamic nanomanipulation through spatiotemporal modulation of optical gradients, a technique critical for in situ nanofabrication and advanced sensing. This paper has already garnered 19 citations, signaling its growing influence. In a more recent contribution, Nan applies model predictive control to thermoviscous flows, enabling high-precision micromanipulation that merges optical tweezers with hydrodynamic trapping—a breakthrough for optofluidic multiplexed assembly and microrobotics. By iteratively controlling laser-induced flows, his work pushes the boundaries of what is possible in contactless manipulation. Nan’s achievements are notable for their interdisciplinary impact, bridging optics, robotics, and fluid dynamics to create tools that could revolutionize materials science and biotechnology. For students and researchers, his work exemplifies how cutting-edge control theory can unlock new capabilities in nanoscale engineering.
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