Seow Yuen Yee
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Dr. Seow Yuen Yee is a pioneering researcher in the field of micro-robotics and interfacial fluid dynamics, best known for her innovative work on Marangoni flow-based actuation. Her most cited paper, "Propulsion and steering of a floating mini-robot based on Marangoni flow actuation" (2009, 8 citations), introduced a novel approach to mini-robot locomotion by harnessing surface tension gradients. In this seminal work, Dr. Yee demonstrated how localized heating of a liquid surface generates tangential Marangoni flows, enabling precise propulsion and steering of a floating mini-robot, while the normal component of surface tension maintains buoyancy. This breakthrough offers a simple, energy-efficient alternative to traditional propulsion methods, with potential applications in environmental monitoring, microfluidics, and biomedical devices. Though her citation count is modest, her contribution is notable for its conceptual elegance and practical implications in soft robotics and fluid mechanics. Dr. Yee’s research bridges fundamental physics and engineering, inspiring further exploration into surface tension-driven locomotion for miniaturized autonomous systems.
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