About

Jiaojiao Wang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bioengineering, robotics, and materials science, whose work is redefining the capabilities of biohybrid systems. Her primary research areas include biohybrid robotics, optogenetic control, tissue engineering, and smart materials. Wang’s major contributions center on the development of miniature, muscle-driven robots that integrate living cellular components with advanced electronics and wireless control. Her most cited work, "Remote control of muscle-driven miniature robots with battery-free wireless optoelectronics" (2023, 117 citations), demonstrates a breakthrough in enabling untethered, programmable locomotion in biohybrid machines. She has also advanced the field through the design of compliant 3D frameworks with embedded strain sensors for characterizing millimeter-scale engineered muscle tissues (2021, 63 citations), and computationally assisted design of maneuverable biological walking machines (2021, 39 citations). Notably, her multi-actuator light-controlled biological robots (2022) and biohybrid systems doped with piezoelectric boron nitride nanotubes (2022) showcase her innovative approach to enhancing performance and control. With over 300 total citations, Wang’s work is foundational for next-generation biomedical devices, soft robotics, and tissue-on-chip platforms, positioning her as a leading figure in the emerging field of biohybrid engineering.

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H-Index
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Papers
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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Remote control of muscle-driven miniature robots with battery-free wireless optoelectronics
117 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 72
🏛 Institutions: Northwestern University, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, East China University of Science and Technology

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