Jiangyu Hang

Papers

Total Citations

150

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About

Jiangyu Hang is pioneering the frontier of intelligent materials and soft robotics, with a core focus on 4D printing and liquid metal nanocomposites. His major contributions lie in engineering shape-morphing materials that respond to external stimuli, particularly near-infrared (NIR) light. In his highly cited 2023 work (114 citations), Hang introduced a novel approach by grafting reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerization agents onto liquid metal nanoparticles, enabling the creation of 3D-printed composites that can transform over time—a hallmark of 4D printing. This breakthrough allows for the fabrication of soft robots with programmable, stimuli-responsive functionalities. Building on this, his 2024 study (36 citations) advanced the field by developing hybrid soft robots with shape-transformable liquid metal nanoparticles, achieving complex, smooth motions inspired by natural locomotion. Hang’s work bridges materials science and robotics, offering scalable solutions for adaptive structures. His research not only demonstrates high citation impact but also sets a foundation for next-generation soft robots in biomedical devices, deployable structures, and beyond, marking him as a rising leader in responsive materials engineering.