Ji Wan

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Ji Wan is a rising innovator at the intersection of soft robotics, energy harvesting, and self-powered sensor systems. His research focuses on developing multifunctional materials and devices that can simultaneously sense, actuate, and generate power—pushing the boundaries of what soft, stretchable electronics can achieve. His most cited work, "3D Temporary‐Magnetized Soft Robotic Structures for Enhanced Energy Harvesting" (2021, 52 citations), introduces a novel approach using temporary magnetization in soft robotic architectures to significantly improve energy capture, demonstrating how magnetic materials can enable dual sensing and actuation capabilities in a single platform. Wan also pioneered the "Self-Powered Transparent Stretchable 3D Motion Sensor" (2019), a groundbreaking device that leverages triboelectrification and electrostatic induction to independently detect contact trajectory, pressure, and velocity across a full plane—eliminating the need for external power sources. This work represents a major step toward truly autonomous, wearable motion tracking systems. By integrating principles from materials science, robotics, and energy engineering, Ji Wan is helping to lay the foundation for next-generation soft machines that are not only responsive and adaptable, but also energetically self-sufficient.