Jilin University | China
Professor Weijun Tian is a distinguished scholar in the School of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at Jilin University, where he also contributes to the Ministry of Education’s Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering. With a research portfolio spanning biomechanics, bionic mechanical design, vibration control technology, and key technologies for legged robots, he has established himself as a leading figure in bioinspired engineering solutions and high-performance robotic systems. His work integrates fundamental biological principles with advanced mechanical science to create innovative designs such as bionic vibration isolators, bioinspired robotic feet, gait optimization methods, and high-efficiency functional surfaces, many of which have advanced applications in robotics, materials engineering, and mechanical system stability. Professor Tian has authored 43 academic documents, which have collectively received 477 citations across 436 citing documents, resulting in a recognized h-index of 13, reflecting both the impact and continued relevance of his interdisciplinary contributions. His publications appear in prominent international journals including Biomimetics, Journal of Bionic Engineering, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, and Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, highlighting the breadth and depth of his scientific influence. In addition to his scholarly output, Professor Tian has played an active role in academic and professional societies, serving in committees and associations related to automation, agricultural machinery, bionic engineering, and robotics. He has also been granted multiple authorized patents covering bionic damping structures, passive stabilization mechanisms, vibration-reduction joints, legged robot components, and bioinspired mechanical systems, underscoring his strong orientation toward practical innovation and technology transfer. Through continuous exploration of nature-driven engineering mechanisms, Professor Tian remains committed to advancing bionic engineering research and contributing to cutting-edge developments in biomimetic design and robotic dynamics.
Featured Publications
Xu, J., Lu, P., Zhao, J., Zhao, X., Tian, W., Ming, W., & Ren, L. (2025). Surprisingly fast self-healing coatings with anti-fog and antimicrobial activities via host–guest interaction. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 680, 139–150
Xu, J., Lu, P., Zhao, J., Fan, Y., Zhao, X., Tian, W., & Ren, L. (2025). Responsive slippery membrane with high efficiency in oil–water separation and mechano-bactericidal performances. Journal of Membrane Science, 717, 123597.
Tian, W., Li, X., Wu, X., Kong, L., Wang, N., & Cao, S. (2025). Study on the vibration isolation mechanism of loofah sponge. Biomimetics, 10(5), Article 5.