Haifeng Ou

Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Sun Yat-sen University

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Haifeng Ou is a pioneering researcher in the field of mechanical metamaterials, with a focus on designing structures that exhibit unconventional, tunable mechanical properties. His work centers on compression-torsion metamaterials, where he has made significant contributions by decoupling the Poisson’s ratio effect—a breakthrough that enables independent control of lateral and torsional responses under load. This innovation, detailed in his 2025 paper (14 citations), has opened new avenues for advanced mechanical systems. Ou also developed a novel overrunning clutch based on curved-plate compression-torsion metamaterials (2024, 8 citations), demonstrating practical applications in power transmission and motion control. His earlier work on Miura-ori tube metamaterials (2018, 2 citations) explored tunable dynamic properties, laying the groundwork for responsive structures in aerospace, ocean engineering, and soft robotics. With a growing citation impact, Ou’s research stands out for its blend of theoretical insight and engineering utility, offering scalable solutions for adaptive materials that react to external stimuli. His achievements highlight a career dedicated to pushing the boundaries of metamaterial design, making him a key figure in the development of next-generation smart structures.