Lingyi Lan

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Total Citations

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About

Lingyi Lan is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of flexible electronics and human–machine interfaces, with a focus on energy harvesting and neuromuscular sensing. Her most cited work, a 2019 study on a multifunctional triboelectric nanogenerator based on MXene-enabled porous films integrated with laser-induced graphene electrodes (241 citations), introduced a highly flexible, self-powered system capable of converting mechanical energy into electrical signals—a breakthrough for wearable and portable electronics. More recently, Lan has advanced immersive interaction technologies through her 2025 paper on wireless, wrist-worn ultraconformal neuromuscular interfaces for thumb-controlled human–machine interactions (9 citations). This work demonstrates that thumb movements, with their superior dexterity and intuitiveness, outperform conventional hand or wrist gestures for controlling robotic systems and AR/VR platforms. By accurately mapping these subtle neuromuscular signals, Lan’s research bridges the gap between biological motion and digital command, offering transformative potential for prosthetics, gaming, and remote operation. Her contributions highlight a trajectory from foundational energy-harvesting materials to cutting-edge, user-centric interface design, establishing her as a key innovator in next-generation wearable technologies.