Jieling Zhang

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Jieling Zhang is a pioneering researcher in the field of wearable flexible electronics and ferroelectric polymer-based soft robotics. Her work centers on developing advanced materials and fabrication techniques for next-generation electronic skin and bioinspired actuators. Zhang’s most notable contribution is her development of ultrathin epidermal P(VDF-TrFE) piezoelectric films, which enable conformal, skin-contact sensors for wearable electronics. This work, published in 2023 and garnering 30 citations, addresses critical challenges in fabricating and peeling ultrathin films, offering a facile solution for high-performance wearable devices. More recently, Zhang has advanced the field of soft robotics by engineering low electric field-driven, fast-moving relaxor ferroelectric soft robots. This 2025 study, with 7 citations, demonstrates how ferroelectric polymers can achieve large, controllable deformations with minimal energy input, overcoming a key limitation in the field. Her research bridges materials science and device engineering, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in conformable electronics and autonomous soft systems. Zhang’s innovative approaches are paving the way for more practical, energy-efficient wearable technologies and agile robotic platforms.