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Xiangzhong Chen is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of micro- and nanorobotics, with a particular focus on magnetically driven small-scale machines, biodegradable microrobots, and their biomedical applications. His work has fundamentally advanced the design, fabrication, and functionality of miniaturized robotic systems intended for targeted drug delivery, minimally invasive surgery, and environmental remediation. Chen's most celebrated contributions include the development of 3D-printed enzymatically biodegradable helical microswimmers (363 citations) and the groundbreaking MOFBOTS series, which integrates metal-organic frameworks into microrobotic platforms to dramatically improve drug-loading capacity and biodegradability. His 2017 review on magnetically driven micro- and nanorobots (372 citations) has become a definitive reference in the field. Beyond locomotion, Chen has made significant strides in imaging technologies for bioswimmers, 4D-printed soft robotic microstructures, variable-stiffness robotic catheters, and piezoelectric nanoeels for drug delivery. With over 1,900 cumulative citations across his top works, Chen's research bridges materials science, robotics, and biomedical engineering, offering transformative solutions for next-generation minimally invasive medicine. His innovative integration of smart and biodegradable materials positions him as a defining voice in the rapidly evolving landscape of small-scale robotics.