Papers
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Total Citations
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About
Niandong Jiao is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of microrobotics, soft robotics, and smart actuator systems, with expertise spanning magnetic continuum robots, bio-inspired microrobots, and functional composite materials. His work has profoundly advanced the design and control of miniaturized robotic systems with real-world biomedical applications. Jiao's contributions span several transformative directions. His development of thermo-magnetically actuated 4D-printed soft millirobots (106 citations) and photoresponsive graphene-PDMS bilayer actuators (100 citations) has pushed the boundaries of stimuli-responsive soft robotics. His research on magnetic continuum robots—including multi-mode control systems and flexible microcatheters for minimally invasive surgery—has directly addressed clinical challenges in procedures like retrograde intrarenal surgery, earning significant recognition with over 57–80 citations per study. Equally notable is his pioneering use of optothermally generated bubble microrobots for 3D microstructure manipulation and assembly, opening new avenues in tissue engineering. His more recent marsupial nanorobotic system for intracranial drug delivery (46 citations) reflects an exciting translation toward targeted cancer therapy. With foundational work dating back to algae cell microrobots in 2016, Jiao has built a remarkably coherent and impactful research portfolio, making him an essential figure for students exploring the future of medical microrobotics and intelligent soft systems.
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- 2Photoresponsive Graphene Composite Bilayer Actuator for Soft Robots100 citations · 2019
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- 10Controlled regular locomotion of algae cell microrobots42 citations · 2016