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Hui Wei is a structural biology researcher whose work has significantly advanced the field of cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), with particular focus on specimen preparation methodologies and instrumentation development. Wei's most impactful contribution addresses one of cryo-EM's persistent challenges: the adsorption of protein particles to air-water interfaces during vitrification, which causes preferred particle orientations and compromises structural analysis. This work, published in 2018, has garnered over 237 citations and introduced innovative solutions using nanowire grids in conjunction with the Spotiton robotic platform. Building on this foundation, Wei's 2020 paper on time-resolved cryo-EM using Spotiton (151 citations) extended these capabilities to capture dynamic biological processes, enabling researchers to observe molecular events as they unfold. Additional contributions include the development of self-blotting nanowire grids and the Chameleon vitrification robot, collectively representing a systematic effort to automate and improve specimen preparation reliability. Wei has also ventured into computer vision and autonomous systems, contributing to trajectory prediction research. Collectively, Wei's body of work has meaningfully shaped modern cryo-EM workflows, providing structural biologists worldwide with more reliable tools for high-resolution biomolecular imaging.