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Xiaming Feng is a materials scientist whose research sits at the intersection of smart polymers, self-healing composites, and soft robotics. His work is distinguished by the development of multifunctional materials that combine actuation, structural integrity, and even flame retardancy in a single system. Feng’s most impactful contribution to date is his 2021 study on a high-temperature shape memory photopolymer, which achieved a record-high recovery stress while also demonstrating intrinsic flame retardancy—a rare and valuable combination for aerospace and automotive applications. This paper has garnered 38 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference in the field. He has further advanced soft actuation with a syntactic foam actuator that delivers high recovery stress, actuation strain, and energy output (13 citations), and has contributed to the understanding of crack self-healing mechanisms. His 2023 work on a hybrid extrinsic–intrinsic self-healing laminated composite proposes a novel strategy for repairing damage in fiber-reinforced thermoset polymers, addressing a long-standing challenge in composite durability. Most recently, Feng has explored reversible actuation in fibrous artificial muscles under external compression, pushing the boundaries of soft robotic performance. Through these innovations, Feng is shaping the future of adaptive, resilient, and functional materials.