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Jikun Yang is a leading researcher in advanced functional materials and precision actuation systems, with a focus on 3D-printed ceramic-polymer composites for electromechanical energy conversion and self-sensing structures. His most cited work, a 2020 study on a 3D-printed flexible, Ag-coated PNN-PZT ceramic-polymer grid-composite, has garnered 90 citations, demonstrating its significant impact on the development of high-performance energy harvesting and sensing devices. Yang also pioneered the concept of Designing Ordered Structure with Piezoceramic Actuation Units (OSPAU), achieving continual nanostep motion with nanoscale resolution over large ranges—a critical advancement for intelligent manufacturing and precise surgical robotics. This work, cited 33 times, addresses the limitations of conventional inchworm-style actuators by enabling smoother, more reliable precision motion. Additionally, his 2021 research on 3D-printed multilayered ceramic-polymer composites with integrated structural-self-sensing functions (32 citations) showcases his ability to merge structural integrity with real-time sensing capabilities. Yang’s contributions are driving innovation in smart materials and micro/nano-positioning technologies, offering transformative solutions for robotics, biomedical devices, and advanced manufacturing.