Kexiang Shao

University of Science and Technology of China

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Kexiang Shao is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and microfluidics, with a primary focus on magnetic actuation and origami-inspired systems for advanced droplet manipulation. His most notable contribution is the development of the magnetic Janus origami robot, a transformative platform capable of cross-scale droplet omni-manipulation, as detailed in his highly cited 2023 paper (70 citations). This work introduces a novel strategy that combines magnetic fields with origami structures to achieve precise, versatile control over droplets ranging from microliters to milliliters—a critical capability for applications in biomedical diagnostics, chemical synthesis, and lab-on-a-chip technologies. Shao’s innovation addresses a longstanding challenge in the field: the lack of facile magnetic actuation methods for multiscale droplet handling. By integrating Janus (dual-faced) properties with origami folding, his robot enables unprecedented dexterity, including droplet transport, merging, splitting, and mixing, all under simple magnetic guidance. This breakthrough not only advances fundamental understanding of soft robotic manipulation but also offers practical, scalable solutions for real-world microfluidic tasks. Shao’s work has quickly garnered attention for its elegance and utility, positioning him as a rising leader in intelligent soft matter and droplet-based systems.