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Hanqing Jiang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of origami engineering, soft robotics, and sustainable design. His work centers on developing novel mechanisms for stiffness manipulation, shape morphing, and pneumatic actuation—drawing inspiration from both geometric principles and biological systems. Jiang’s most influential contribution is the invention of “elegant curved origami” for in situ stiffness manipulation (194 citations), a breakthrough that enables materials and structures to dynamically tune their rigidity without external energy input. He also introduced soft, fabric-based pneumatic actuators (118 citations) and plug-and-play origami modules with all-purpose deformation modes (117 citations), fundamentally advancing how robots can bend, twist, and contract. His recent work on biodegradable origami for closed-loop sustainable robotic systems (2025) marks a significant step toward environmentally responsible robotics. Jiang’s research has achieved over 600 citations across his top papers, with impact spanning from haptic sensors for clinical robotics to high-frequency pneumatic oscillators for locomotion. His muscle-inspired elasto-electromagnetic mechanisms for autonomous insect robots further demonstrate his ability to translate biological principles into practical, high-performance robotic systems.