Wen Yu

Zhejiang University, State Key Laboratory of Modern Optical Instruments

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Wen Yu is an emerging researcher at the forefront of optical fiber sensing and human-machine interaction technologies, with particular expertise in micro/nanofiber (MNF) photonics and flexible wearable devices. His work centers on harnessing the unique optical properties of evanescently coupled micro/nanofibers to develop next-generation sensing platforms that push the boundaries of sensitivity, response speed, and practical wearability. Yu's most celebrated contribution is a highly sensitive optical strain sensor — garnering 61 citations since 2022 — in which two evanescently coupled MNFs are embedded within a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) matrix, enabling exceptional mechanical sensing performance relevant to electronic skins, wearable medical devices, and advanced robotics. Building on this foundation, his 2023 work introduced an optical-nanofiber-enabled gesture-recognition wristband that integrates machine learning to facilitate seamless human-machine interaction, accumulating 35 citations and positioning his research at the intersection of photonics and the emerging metaverse ecosystem. Collectively, Yu's publications demonstrate a clear vision: translating fundamental nanophotonic principles into imperceptible, affordable, and highly functional wearable systems. His rapidly growing citation record signals significant influence within the flexible photonics community and marks him as a researcher worth following closely.