Papers
14
Total Citations
1,564
H-Index
9
About
Jianfeng Zang is a leading figure in soft robotics and bioinspired materials, whose work bridges mechanics, materials science, and biomedical engineering. His research centers on developing intelligent soft systems—from hydrogel-based adhesives to magnetically actuated microrobots—with a focus on creating functional interfaces and minimally invasive medical devices. Zang’s major contributions include the invention of multifunctional “hydrogel skins” that impart slippery, antifouling, and conductive properties to arbitrary polymer surfaces (475 citations), and the discovery of fatigue-resistant hydrogel adhesion that mimics biological tendon-to-bone interfaces (390 citations). He has pioneered ferromagnetic soft catheter robots for in vivo bioprinting (223 citations) and magnetic soft microfiberbots for robotic embolization of cerebral aneurysms (165 citations), demonstrating unprecedented wireless control at small scales. His work on elastic topological states in soft materials (137 citations) opened new directions in classical wave manipulation. With over 1,600 total citations and a growing portfolio of translational technologies, Zang’s research is defining the next generation of soft, intelligent systems for healthcare and beyond.
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Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Multifunctional “Hydrogel Skins” on Diverse Polymers with Arbitrary Shapes475 citations · 2018
- 2Fatigue-resistant adhesion of hydrogels390 citations · 2020
- 3Ferromagnetic soft catheter robots for minimally invasive bioprinting223 citations · 2021
- 4Magnetic soft microfiberbots for robotic embolization165 citations · 2024
- 5Observation of elastic topological states in soft materials137 citations · 2018
- 6Magnetic soft robotic bladder for assisted urination72 citations · 2022
- 7Minimally invasive bioprinting for in situ liver regeneration34 citations · 2023
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