Benwei Fu

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Papers

8

Total Citations

292

H-Index

7

About

Dr. Benwei Fu is a leading researcher in advanced functional materials, specializing in liquid metal composites, conductive polymers, and bioinspired responsive systems. His work bridges materials science and engineering to create innovative solutions for thermal management, human-machine interaction, and soft robotics. Dr. Fu’s most impactful contribution is the development of a noncontact human-machine interface based on hand-responsive infrared structural color (86 citations), which enables hygienic, distance-independent interaction even in darkness—a breakthrough for intelligent robotics. He has also pioneered a bottom-up approach to generate isotropic liquid metal networks in polymers for 3D thermal management (54 citations), significantly enhancing heat dissipation in electronics. His research on multi-stimuli-responsive biomimetic actuators using graphene-conjugated polymer gradient films (36 citations) demonstrates sophisticated asymmetric design for soft robotics. Additionally, Dr. Fu has advanced the electrical and thermal performance of liquid gallium composites through 3D conductive network construction (36 citations) and structural engineering of fillers (33 citations). His work on hot-pressed PEDOT:PSS films (34 citations) further improves conducting polymer performance. With over 290 citations across his most-cited papers, Dr. Fu’s innovations in thermal management, responsive materials, and human-machine interfaces are shaping next-generation smart systems.

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H-Index
8
Papers
292
Total Citations
37
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Noncontact human-machine interaction based on hand-responsive infrared structural color
86 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 32
🏛 Institutions: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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