Chongle Zhao

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Chongle Zhao is a leading researcher at the forefront of self-powered systems and wearable electronics, with a primary focus on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and electronic skin (e-skin) technologies. His most-cited work, the 2024 review "Recent Advances in Self-Powered Electronic Skin Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators," has already garnered 20 citations, reflecting its timely impact on the field. Zhao’s major contribution lies in bridging the gap between energy harvesting and tactile sensing, demonstrating how TENGs can enable e-skin to mimic and even surpass the mechanical perception capabilities of human skin—the body’s largest organ. By leveraging the triboelectric effect, his research addresses critical challenges in power supply and sensitivity for next-generation prosthetics, human-machine interfaces, and health monitoring devices. His work is notable for its comprehensive synthesis of design strategies, materials, and performance optimization, providing a roadmap for developing truly autonomous, skin-like sensors. With a growing citation footprint and a focus on sustainable, self-powered electronics, Zhao is shaping the future of wearable technology, inspiring students and researchers to explore the intersection of energy, materials, and bioinspired engineering.