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Chan Zheng is a rising leader in the field of intelligent soft materials and self-powered systems, with research spanning MXene-based actuators, flexible sensors, and programmable morphing structures. Their major contributions include the development of 2D Ti3C2Tx MXene-based light-driven actuators that integrate self-powered multimodal perception with neural network assistance (46 citations), and multi-functional Nb4C3Tx-silk nanofiber composites for dual-purpose sensing and actuation (21 citations). Zheng has also pioneered strain engineering approaches for 3D self-folding structures (11 citations) and bistable surfaces with controllable wrinkling (14 citations), enabling programmable shape morphing across length scales. Notable achievements include patterned aluminum/PDMS films for solvent-driven soft actuators with multistable deformations (9 citations) and dual-modal flexible sensors using MXene-bacterial cellulose composites for neural network-assisted material and shape recognition (5 citations). With over 100 total citations and a growing portfolio of innovative work, Zheng is establishing a reputation for creating bio-inspired, multifunctional materials that bridge soft robotics, flexible electronics, and artificial intelligence—making significant strides toward next-generation autonomous systems.