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Publication Highlight

This is a highlight of our best papers, followed by the complete lists of journal manuscripts, book chapters, and conference proceedings.

"Architected origami materials: How folding creates sophisticated mechanical properties" in Advanced Materials.

In this progress report we summarized recent studies in origami materials and discussed the challenges ahead.

"Recoverable and programmable collapse from folding pressurized origami cellular solids" in Physical Review Letters

In this paper, we reported a unique collapse behavior in pressurized origami.

"Fluidic Origami: a plant inspired adaptive structure with shape morphing and stiffness tuning"  in Smart Materials & Structures  

In this paper, we combined the art of origami and principle of plant movements.

"Plant inspired adaptive structures and materials for morphing and actuation - A review" in Bioinspir. & Biomim. 

In this review, we discussed how lessons from plants inspired engineering solutions.

Journal Manuscripts

[J35] Khosravi H., and Li S. “Tunable wave propagation bandgap via stretching kirigami sheets,” under review.
[J34] Tao J. and Li S. “Asymmetric multi-stability from relaxing the rigid-folding conditions in a stacked miura-ori cellular solid,” under review.
[J33] Khosravi H., Iannucci T., and Li S. (2021) “Pneumatic soft actuators with kirigami skins,” Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 8:0.3389/frobt.2021.749051.
[J32] Bhovad P. and Li S. (2021) “Physical reservoir computing with origami and its application to robotic crawling,” Scientific Reports, 11:13002.
[J31] Phatak S., Fadel G., Li S., and Myers O. (2021) “Defining relationships between geometry and behavior of Bistable composite laminates,” Journal of Composite Materials, 55:3049-3059.
[J30] Deshpande V., Myers O., Fadel G., and Li S. (2021) “Transient deformation and curvature evolution during the snap-through of a bistable laminate under asymmetric point load,” Composite Science and Technology, 211:108871.
[J29] Sadeghi S., Allison S. R., Bestill B., and Li S. (2021) “TMP origami jumping mechanism with nonlinear stiffness,” Smart Materials and Structures, 30:065002.
[J28] Kaufmann J. Bhovad P. and Li S. (2021) “Harnessing the multi-stability of Kresling origami for reconfigurable articulation in soft robotic arms,” Soft Robotics, published online.
[J27] Sadeghi S. and Li S. (2020) “Dynamic folding of origami by exploiting asymmetric bi-stability,” Extreme Mechanics Letters, 40:100958.
[J26] Geer R., Iannucci S., and Li S. (2020) “Robotic coiling actuator inspired by the awns of Erodium cicutarium,” Frontiers in Robotics and AI, 7:17.
[J25] Bhovad P., Kaufmann, J. and Li S. (2019) “Peristalsis-locomotion without digital controllers: Using multi-stability to coordinate origami robot motions,” Extreme Mechanics Letters, 32:100552. Featured on the journal front cover.
[J24] Fang H., Li S., Thota, M. and Wang K.W. (2019) “Origami lattices and folding-induced lattice transformations”, Physical Review Research, 1:023010.
[J23] Lele A., Deshpande V., Myers O. and Li S. (2019) “Snap-through and Stiffness adaptation of a multi-stable Kirigami composite module,” Composites Science and Technology, 182:107750.
[J22] Sadeghi S. and Li S. (2019) “Fluidic origami with asymmetric quasi-zero stiffness for low-frequency vibration isolation,” Smart Materials and Structures, 28(6):065006.
[J21] Li S., Fang H., Sadeghi S., Bhovad P. and Wang K.W. (2019) “Architected origami materials: How folding creates sophisticated mechanical properties,” Advanced Materials, 31(5): 1805282.
[J20] Sane H., Bhovad P., and Li S. (2018) “Actuation performance of fluidic origami cellular structure: A holistic investigation,” Smart Materials and Structures, 27(11):115014.
[J19] Sengupta. S and Li S. (2018) “Harnessing the anisotropic multistability of stacked-origami mechanical metamaterials for effective modulus programming,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 29(14):2933–2945.
[J18] Fang H., Wang K.W. and Li S. (2017) “Asymmetric Energy Barrier and Mechanical Diode Effect from Folding Multi-Stable Stacked Origami,” Extreme Mechanics Letter, 17:7-14.
[J17] Fang H., Li S., Ji H. and Wang K.W. (2017) “Dynamics of a bistable Miura-origami structure,” Physical Review E, 95:052211. (Corresponding author)
[J16] Thota M, Li S., and Wang K.W. (2017) “Lattice reconfiguration and phononic band-gap adaptation via origami folding,” Physical Review B, 95:064307
[J15] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2017) “Plant inspired adaptive structures and materials for morphing and actuation – A review,” Bioinspiration and Biomimetics, 12(1):011001.
[J14] Fang H., Li S. and Wang K.W. (2016) “Self-locking degree-4 vertex origami structures,” Proceedings of Royal Society A, 472:20160682.
[J13] Fang H., Li S., Ji H. and Wang K.W. (2016) “Uncovering the deformation mechanisms of origami metamaterials by introducing generic degree-four vertices,” Physical Review E, 94:43002.
[J12] Li S., Fang H. and Wang K.W. (2016) “Recoverable and programmable collapse from folding pressurized origami cellular solids,” Physical Review Letters 117:114301.

Before Clemson:

[J11] Fang H., Li S., Xu J. and Wang K.W. (2015) “Phase coordination and phase-velocity relationship in a metameric locomotion system,” Bioinspiration and Biomimetics 10(6):066006.
[J10] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2015) “Fluidic origami with embedded pressure dependent multi-stability-A plant inspired innovation,” Journal of Royal Society Interface, 111(12):20150639.
[J9] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2015) “Fluidic Origami: a plant inspired adaptive structure with shape morphing and stiffness tuning,” Smart Materials and Structures, 24(10): 105031. Elected as a highlight of the year 2015 by the journal, and Best paper award by ASME
[J8] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2015) “Architectural synthesis and analysis of dual cellular fluidic flexible matrix composites for multi-functional structures,” ASME Journal of Mechanical Design, 137(4): 041402.
[J7] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2014) “Synthesizing fluidic flexible matrix composite–based multicellular adaptive structure for prescribed spectral data,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 25(11): 1340-1351.
[J6] Bruhn B., Schroeder T., Li S., Billeh Y., Wang K.W. and Mayer M. (2014) “Osmosis-based pressure generation: dynamics and application,” PLoS One, 9(3): e91350.
[J5] Fang H., Li S., Xu J. and Wang K.W. (2014) “A comprehensive study on the locomotion characteristics of a multi-segment earthworm-like robot. Part A: Modeling and gait generation,” Journal of Multibody System Dynamics, 34(4): 391-413.
[J4] Fang H., C. Wang, Li S., Xu J. and Wang K.W. (2014) “A comprehensive study on the locomotion characteristics of a multi-segment earthworm-like robot. Part B: Gait analysis and experiments,” Journal of Multibody System Dynamics, 35(2): 153-177.
[J3] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2013) “On the synthesis of a bio-inspired dual-cellular fluidic flexible matrix composite adaptive structure based on a non-dimensional dynamics model,” Featured article in Smart Materials and Structures, 22(1): 014001.
[J2] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2011) “On the Dynamic Characteristics of Biological Inspired Multi-Cellular Fluidic Flexible Matrix Composite Structures,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 23(3):291-300.
[J1] Shan Y., Philen M., Lotfi A., Li S., Bakis C. E., Rahn C. D. and Wang K. W. (2009) “Variable Stiffness Structures Utilizing Fluidic Flexible Matrix Composites,” Journal of Intelligent Material Systems and Structures, 20(4):443-456. Best paper award by ASME

Book Chapter

Li S. and Wang K.W. (2012) “Learning from plants – Recent advances in fluidic flexible matrix composite based multi-cellular and multi-functional adaptive structures,” a chapter in Plants and Mechanical Motion – A Synthetic Approach to Nastic Structures and Materials, edited by Wereley N. and Sater J., 115-140 ISBN-10: 1605950432.

Conference Proceedings

[C33] Deshpande V., Myers O., and Li S. (2022) “Switchable structures using asymmetric composite laminates — Two case studies,” Accepted for publication. Finalist in the Best Student Paper Competition
[C32] Deshpande V., Myers O., Fadel G., and Li S. (2021) “A new analytical approach for bistable composites,” Proceeding of ASME SMASIS, SMASIS2021-68224.
[C31] Khosravi H. and Li S. (2021) “Transverse wave propagation bandgap in a buckled kirigami sheet,” Proceeding of ASME SMASIS, SMASIS2021-68200. Best Symposium Paper Award
[C30] Biju J., Fadel G., Li S., and Myers O. (2021) “Design of four-patch multi-stable composite laminates for shape morphing applications,” Proceedings of ASME IDETC, DETC2021-67884.
[C29] Tao J. and Li S. (2021) “A study of the multi-stability in a non-rigid stacked Miura-origami cellular mechanism,” Proceeding of ASME IDETC, DETC2021-67670.
[C28] Bhovad P. and Li S. (2021) “Physical reservoir computing with origami — A feasibility study,” Proceedings of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, 1158903.
[C27] Iannucci S. and Li S., (2020) “Pneumatic extension actuators with Kirigami skins,” Proceedings of ASME SMASIS, online: SMASIS2020-16190.
[C26] Kaufmann J. and Li S., (2020) “Examine the bending stiffness of generalized Kresling modules for robotic manipulation,” Proceeding of ASME IDETC, online: DETC2020-22187. Selected for the Freudenstein Young Investigator Award.
[C25] Deshpande V., Myers O., Fadel G., and Li S., (2020) “Transient snap-through of a bistable composite laminate under asymmetric point load,” Proceeding of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, online: 113762E.
[C24] Fedonyuk V., Bhovad P., Li S. and Tallapragada P. (2019) “Locomotion of an origami-inspired Nonholonomic system,” Proceeding of ASME DSCC, Park City, Utah: DSCC2019-9016.
[C23] Tao J. and Li S. (2019) “A high-fidelity dynamic model for origami based on iso-parametric Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation (iso-ANCF),” Proceeding of ASME SMASIS, Louisville, KY: SMASIS2019-5534.
[C22] Baharisangari N. and Li S. (2019) “Exploiting the asymmetric energy barrier in multi-stable origami to enable a mechanical diode behavior in compression,” Proceeding of ASME IDETC/CIE, Anaheim, CA: IDETC2019-97420.
[C21] Sadeghi S., Bestill B. and Li S. “Design and optimization of an origami-inspired jumping mechanism with nonlinear stiffness properties,” Proceeding of ASME IDETC/CIE, Anaheim, CA: IDETC2019-97706.
[C20] Sadeghi S. and Li S. (2019) “Analyzing the bi-directional dynamic morphing of a bi-stable water-bomb base origami,” Proceeding of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Denver, Co: 10968-27.
[C19] Geer R. and Li S. (2018) “Examining the coiling motion of soft actuators reinforced with tilted helix fibers,” Proceeding of ASME SMASIS, San Antonio TX, SMASIS2018-8038.
[C18] Lele A., Myers O., and Li S. (2018) “Fabrication and testing of Kirigami-inspired multi-stable composites,” Proceeding of ASME SMASIS, San Antonio TX, SMASIS2018-7981.
[C17] Sadeghi S., Betsill B., Tallapragada P., and Li S. (2018) “The effect of nonlinear spring in jumping mechanisms,” Proceeding of ASME DSCC, Atlanta, GA: DSCC2018-8969. Finalist in best student paper competition.
[C16] Bhovad P. and Li S. (2018) “Using multi-stable origami mechanism for peristaltic gait generation: A case study,” Proceeding of ASME IDETC/CIE, Quebec City, Canada: DETC2018-85932.
[C15] Sadeghi S. and Li S. (2017) “Harnessing the quasi-zero stiffness from fluidic origami for low-frequency vibration isolation,” Proceeding of ASME SMASIS, Snowbird UT, SMASIS2017-3754. Finalist in best student paper competition.
[C14] Li S. (2017) “Anisotropic, adaptive, and asymmetric multi-stability from origami folding,” Proceeding of IDETC/CIE, Cleveland, OH: IDETC-67285.
[C13] Sengupta S. and Li S. (2017) “Multi-stability and variable stiffness of cellular solids designed based on origami patterns,” Proceeding of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Portland, OR: 10164-77.
[C12] Thota M, Li S., and Wang K.W. (2016) “Origami metastructures with tunable wave propagation,” Proceeding of ASME SMASIS, Stowe, VT: SMASIS2016-9186.
[C11] Li S., Fang H. and Wang K.W. (2016) “Pressurized origami structure for programmable negative and quasi-zero stiffness,” Proceeding of IDETC/CIE, Charlotte, NC: IDETC-59409.
[C10] Fang H., Li S., Xu J. and Wang K.W. (2016) “Locking mechanisms in degree-4 vertex origami structures,” Proceedings of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, Las Vegas, NV: 979910.

Before Clemson:

[C9] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2015) “Fluidic origami cellular structure: combining the plant nastic movements with paper folding art,” Proceeding of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, CA: 94310H.
[C8] Fang H., Wang C., Li S., Xu J. and Wang K.W. (2014) “Design and experimental gait analysis of a multi-segment in-pipe robot inspired by earthworm’s peristaltic locomotion,” Proceeding of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, CA: 90550H. Best student paper award.
[C7] Fang H., Li S. Wang K.W. and Xu J. (2013) “Locomotion gait design of an earthworm-like robot based on multi-segment fluidic flexible matrix composite structures,” Proceeding of ASME SMASIS, Snowbird, Utah: SMASIS2013-3027: V002T06A003.
[C6] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2013) “Synthesizing fluidic flexible matrix composite based cellular structures,” Proceeding of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, CA: 86880H.
[C5] Li S. and Wang K.W. (2010) “On the dynamics of fluidic flexible matrix composite cellular structures,” 21th International Conference on Adaptive Structure Technology, State College, PA.
[C4] Kim G.W., Li S. and Wang K.W. (2010) “Variable stiffness actuator based on fluidic flexible matrix composites and piezoelectric-hydraulic pump,” Proceeding of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, CA: 76431Y.
[C3] Lotfi A., Shan Y., Li S., Rahn C. D., Bakis C. E. and Wang K.W. (2009) “Stiffness shaping for zero vibration fluidic flexible matrix composites,” Proceedings of ASME SMASIS, Ellicott City, Maryland: SMASIS2008-501: 409-417.
[C2] Li S., Lotfi A., Shan Y., Wang K.W., Rahn C.D., and Bakis C. E. (2008) “A variable transverse stiffness sandwich structure using fluidic flexible matrix composites (F2MC),” Proceeding of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, CA: 69280M.
[C1] Shan Y., Lotfi A., Philen M., Li S., Bakis C.E., Rahn C.D. and Wang K.W. (2007) “Fluidic flexible matrix composites for autonomous structural tailoring,” Proceeding of SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, San Diego, CA: 652517.