Xiangling Xu

China University of Petroleum, East China

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Xiangling Xu is a leading researcher in bio-inspired adhesion and marine biomechanics, with a focus on understanding how organisms like the abalone achieve non-permanent attachment in dynamic aquatic environments. Her key contributions center on elucidating the adhesion behaviors of abalone under water flow, a critical area for advancing technologies in underwater robotics, high-precision sensors, and intelligent devices. In her most-cited work, "Adhesion Behaviors of Abalone Under the Action of Water Flow" (2021, 7 citations), Xu systematically observed the posture responses of abalone across varying flow conditions, revealing how these organisms modulate their adhesive strategies to maintain stability. This foundational research provides a blueprint for designing adaptive, bio-inspired adhesive systems that can withstand turbulent forces. Xu’s work bridges biology and engineering, offering practical insights into non-permanent adhesion mechanisms that could revolutionize underwater manipulation and sensing. Her studies are particularly notable for their direct application to soft robotics and environmental monitoring, where reliable adhesion in flow is essential. With a growing citation impact, Xu is establishing herself as a key voice in biomimetic adhesion, inspiring new approaches to durable, reversible attachment in challenging aquatic settings.