Jianfeng Yang

Southeast University, Tampere University

Papers

Total Citations

110

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About

Dr. Jianfeng Yang is a pioneering materials scientist whose research lies at the dynamic intersection of stimuli-responsive polymers, soft robotics, and bioinspired smart materials. His most celebrated contribution is the invention of the first-ever two-way shape-memory aerogel, a liquid crystal elastomer-based material capable of reversible shape-morphing between two distinct permanent forms under external stimuli. This breakthrough, detailed in his 2021 paper (61 citations), overcomes a fundamental limitation of traditional aerogels and opens transformative applications in actuators, sensors, and soft robotics. Dr. Yang further pushes the boundaries of bioinspired design with his dandelion-inspired, light-controlled polymer assembly (2022, 49 citations), which achieves wind-dispersed flight—a novel robotic mobility beyond conventional walking, swimming, or jumping. This work demonstrates a wireless, stimuli-responsive system that can glide through air, offering unprecedented potential for environmental sensing and distributed microrobotics. By merging polymer chemistry with biological principles, Dr. Yang’s research not only achieves high citation impact but also redefines what smart materials can accomplish, inspiring a new generation of lightweight, adaptive, and autonomous systems.