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Geng Zhi is a rising researcher in the field of mechanical metamaterials, with a particular focus on designing novel structures that exhibit unconventional mechanical properties. His work centers on the development of soft mechanical metamaterials, which are engineered materials that derive their properties from their structure rather than their composition. His most-cited paper, "Three-phase soft mechanical metamaterials for tunable negative expansion deformation and bandgaps" (2023, 16 citations), introduces a groundbreaking design that achieves tunable negative thermal expansion and programmable bandgap characteristics. This contribution is significant because it offers a pathway to creating materials that can counteract thermal expansion or control wave propagation—properties vital for precision instruments, aerospace components, and vibration damping systems. By integrating multiple phases into a single metamaterial, Geng Zhi demonstrates how to achieve multifunctionality in a compact, soft structure. While his citation count is still growing, his work represents an important step forward in the practical application of metamaterials, showcasing how careful structural design can unlock unprecedented control over material behavior.
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