Jinyu Ji
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6
Total Citations
50
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About
Jinyu Ji is a rising leader in the field of reconfigurable mechanical metamaterials, with a research focus on programmable deformation, electrothermal actuation, and nonlinear structural design. Their work bridges theoretical mechanics, advanced manufacturing, and intelligent material systems to create structures that can change shape and function on demand. Ji’s most cited paper, “Reconfigurable network structure with tunable multiple deformation modes” (2022, 13 citations), establishes a foundational framework for designing metamaterials that switch between bending, shearing, and other modes. Subsequent studies, including “Electrothermally actuated network metamaterials with reconfigurable bending deformation modes” (2024, 12 citations) and “Electrothermally actuated lattice metamaterials with remarkable shear deformation” (2024, 9 citations), demonstrate how thermal actuation enables precise, repeatable shape changes. Ji’s 2025 work on curved-beam metamaterials introduces unprecedented lateral deformation mode transitions, while their inverse design approach for variable-thickness beams enables nonlinear mechanical signal transformation—a key step toward adaptive structures and soft robotics. With a rapidly growing citation record and a clear trajectory of innovation, Jinyu Ji is establishing a distinctive voice in the next generation of smart material systems.
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