Papers
35
Total Citations
1,639
H-Index
19
About
Chris Bowen is a prominent researcher at the intersection of smart materials, flexible electronics, and soft robotics, whose work has significantly advanced the development of next-generation sensing and actuation technologies. His research spans flexible multifunctional sensors, soft actuators, piezoelectric and triboelectric energy harvesting, and self-healing materials — areas where he has established himself as a leading voice in the field. Bowen's most cited work, a 2019 review on flexible multifunctional sensors for wearable and robotic applications (323 citations), helped define the landscape of this rapidly growing field. Complementing this, his contributions to soft actuators for rehabilitation (189 citations) and self-healing dielectric elastomers (153 citations) demonstrate a consistent focus on making robotic systems safer, more adaptive, and more resilient. His research on triboelectric and piezoelectric nanogenerators (133 citations) explores sustainable power solutions for autonomous robotic systems, while his wireless strain-sensing work using graphene–polymer nanocomposites (111 citations) addresses critical challenges in intelligent robotics. With over 1,300 citations across just ten papers and contributions spanning materials science, energy harvesting, and human-machine interaction, Bowen represents a rare breadth of expertise, bridging fundamental materials innovation with transformative real-world applications in robotics and wearable technology.
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Top Papers
- 1Flexible Multifunctional Sensors for Wearable and Robotic Applications323 citations · 2019
- 2Soft Actuators and Robotic Devices for Rehabilitation and Assistance189 citations · 2021
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- 10Roadmap on nanogenerators and piezotronics60 citations · 2022