Jiangtao Zhou

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, ETH Zurich

Papers

Total Citations

109

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About

Jiangtao Zhou is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics, bioinspired materials, and protein nanotechnology. His work is defined by a drive to create adaptive, gentle tools for manipulating delicate biological matter at the microscale. Zhou’s most celebrated contribution is the “Universal Soft Robotic Microgripper,” a landmark 2018 study (71 citations) that introduced a smart, actuated microgel capable of conforming to any target object. This innovation provides a simple, universal solution for micromanipulation, overcoming the challenge of handling highly variable and fragile biological samples. Building on this, his 2019 work (5 citations) further advanced robotic biomanipulation by demonstrating the gripper’s practical utility. More recently, Zhou has pioneered a new frontier in sustainable materials. His 2023 study (33 citations) on “Interfacial Electrostatic Self‐Assembly of Amyloid Fibrils” presents a groundbreaking method to fabricate robust, multifunctional protein films from amyloid fibrils—a material class previously too brittle for bulk applications. This work opens doors for creating high-performance, biodegradable films for coatings, sensors, and biomedical devices. With a growing citation impact and a clear trajectory from soft robotics to protein-based materials, Zhou is shaping the future of both micromanipulation and green nanotechnology.