Papers
3
Total Citations
40
H-Index
2
About
Changfeng Cheng is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced manufacturing and neurorehabilitation, whose work spans two seemingly distinct but equally impactful domains. In materials science, Cheng has made a major contribution to 3D printing by developing a novel direct ink writing method for elastomeric polyurethane, reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils. This breakthrough, detailed in a 2024 paper that has already garnered 33 citations, addresses a critical need for flexible, high-performance materials in industries such as soft robotics and footwear, overcoming the limitations of traditional fused deposition modeling. Simultaneously, Cheng is advancing stroke rehabilitation through robot-assisted hand function therapy. By employing synchronized functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and surface electromyography (sEMG), Cheng’s research—cited 6 times in a 2024 study—reveals the brain’s functional mechanisms during therapy, offering unprecedented insights into cortical plasticity. A subsequent randomized controlled trial further explores how different therapy modes affect muscle activation and cortical excitability. Cheng’s dual expertise in materials innovation and neural engineering highlights a unique ability to bridge physical and biological systems, making their work highly influential for both engineers and clinicians seeking to restore human function.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3