Liuxian Zhao

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Liuxian Zhao is a rising researcher in the field of wave physics and mechanical metamaterials, with a focus on the active control and manipulation of elastic waves in thin plate structures. Their most notable contribution to date is the pioneering work on the "Active encoding of flexural wave with non-diffractive Talbot effect," published in 2024, which has already garnered 4 citations. In this study, Zhao designed a flexural Mikaelian lens using conformation transformation, enabling self-focusing properties for flexural waves. By combining theoretical ray trajectory equations, numerical simulations, and experimental validation, they demonstrated a novel approach to wavefront shaping that holds promise for advanced vibration control, energy harvesting, and non-destructive testing. This work represents a significant step in bridging active wave encoding with classical optical phenomena like the Talbot effect, applied to mechanical systems. Zhao’s research is characterized by its interdisciplinary nature, merging solid mechanics, wave physics, and metamaterial design, and their early impact signals a promising trajectory in the development of intelligent wave-guiding structures.