Mao‐Sheng Cao

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Total Citations

512

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About

Mao-Sheng Cao is a pioneering figure in electromagnetic functional materials and intelligent nano-micro devices, whose work bridges the frontiers of materials science and next-generation electronics. His research centers on electromagnetic wave absorption, energy harvesting, and multifunctional sensing, with a particular focus on developing flexible, tunable materials for artificial intelligence and quantum information technologies. Cao’s landmark 2020 study on variable-temperature electron transport and dipole polarization (426 citations) introduced a groundbreaking microsensor capable of responding to both electrical and optical stimuli, addressing the critical challenge of electromagnetic pollution in the Big Data era. More recently, his 2024 work on MXene hybridized polymers (86 citations) achieved enhanced electromagnetic energy harvesting for sensitized microwave actuation and self-powered motion sensing, enabling tissue-like soft robots with programmable deformation. With over 400 citations on his most influential paper alone, Cao’s contributions have fundamentally advanced the design of intelligent materials that convert electromagnetic energy into mechanical and electrical responses. His innovations in dipole polarization tuning and MXene-polymer composites are shaping the future of bionic soft robotics, self-powered sensors, and adaptive electromagnetic devices, making him a leading voice in the quest for smarter, more responsive materials.