Lianjun Wu

Dr. Lianjun Wu serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Mercer University's School of Engineering, specializing in soft robotics and artificial muscle systems for advanced robotic applications.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas at Dallas (2017)
• MSE in Mechanical Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University (2013)
• BSE in Mechanical Design Manufacture & Automation from Chongqing University (2010)

Research focuses on Twisted and Coiled Polymer (TCP) muscles for soft robotic actuation, with significant contributions to heterochiral TCP structures, multi-ply artificial muscles, and biomimetic systems. His work bridges material science and robotic implementation, particularly in prosthetic development and musculoskeletal applications.

Publication trends reveal consistent advancement in polymer actuator modeling since 2018, evolving from fundamental material properties to complex robotic integration. Recent work emphasizes extensile capabilities and configuration versatility in soft actuators.

Dr. Wu actively mentors undergraduate researchers in prosthetic hand development, as demonstrated by 2025 presentations at Bear Day and ASEE conferences. He currently serves on the Editorial Review Board for Advances in Mechanical Engineering.

Collaborative research involves interdisciplinary teams exploring tribological properties of polymers and environmental degradation effects, with ongoing projects presented at STLE and university symposia.