Guoheng Xu

Southern University of Science and Technology

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Guoheng Xu is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of bio-inspired materials and neuromorphic engineering, with a primary focus on developing artificial sensory systems that mimic biological information processing. His most notable contribution is the creation of a bio-inspired retina that regulates ion-confined transport in hydrogels, a groundbreaking approach published in 2025 that has already garnered 32 citations. This work fundamentally advances the field by using ions—rather than electrons—as information carriers, more faithfully replicating the human eye's synaptic regulation and contrast-enhancing functions. Xu's research addresses a critical gap in neuromorphic vision: while previous artificial retinas focused on electronic signal processing, his ion-based system achieves the diverse contrasting functions essential for high-fidelity visual perception. By engineering hydrogels with precisely controlled ion transport pathways, he has demonstrated how soft materials can emulate the retina's sophisticated neural computation. This work not only provides a new paradigm for bio-inspired vision systems but also opens avenues for implantable neural interfaces and adaptive optics. Xu's innovative approach positions him as a rising leader in the emerging field of iontronic neuromorphic devices, with his research promising transformative applications in prosthetics and intelligent sensing.