Jiaying Wang

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China

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Jiaying Wang is a leading researcher in the development of advanced stimuli-responsive materials for soft robotics and remote actuation. Her work centers on designing superhydrophobic, photothermal paper films that enable fast, multifunctional, and remotely controlled motion. Wang’s major contribution lies in overcoming key limitations of optically-driven actuators—such as slow response rates and complex synthesis—by engineering stable, efficient, and superhydrophobic photothermal films. Her 2022 paper on this topic has garnered 19 citations, establishing a foundational approach in the field. Building on this, her 2025 study further advances photo-responsive superhydrophobic films for soft robotics, demonstrating enhanced multifunctional performance and remote actuation capabilities (10 citations). Wang’s research is notable for its practical impact, offering scalable solutions for sensing, robotic, and autonomous systems. Her work bridges materials science and robotics, providing a platform for next-generation, light-controlled soft machines. With a clear trajectory of innovation, Wang is shaping the future of responsive materials and their integration into intelligent, self-propelled devices.