Papers
11
Total Citations
911
H-Index
8
About
Mengjia Zhu is an innovative researcher working at the dynamic intersection of wearable electronics, soft robotics, and human-machine interaction. Her work spans the development of skin-inspired sensors, smart textiles, and soft robotic systems designed to seamlessly interface with the human body. Zhu's most influential contribution, "Physical Sensors for Skin-Inspired Electronics" (2019, 243 citations), established her as a leading voice in the field of electronic skin and implantable health-monitoring devices. Her research on Fluidic Fabric Muscle Sheets (151 citations) introduced a transformative family of soft actuators capable of conforming to body surfaces, opening new possibilities for assistive garments and autonomous robotics. Her multimodal soft gripper work (139 citations) further demonstrated her versatility in bioinspired mechanical design. More recently, Zhu has pushed boundaries with ionic-conductive silk-based perceptual textiles (121 citations) and water-resistant epidermal sensors for aquatic healthcare applications, addressing real-world challenges in robust wearable design. Her comprehensive review of soft wearable robotics and haptics (156 citations) has become an essential reference for the field. Collectively, Zhu's research, amassing over 900 citations, reflects a cohesive and impactful vision for next-generation body-centered technologies.
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Top Papers
- 1Physical sensors for skin‐inspired electronics243 citations · 2019
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- 3Fluidic Fabric Muscle Sheets for Wearable and Soft Robotics151 citations · 2020
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- 5Intelligent perceptual textiles based on ionic-conductive and strong silk fibers121 citations · 2024
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- 7A Peristaltic Soft, Wearable Robot for Compression Therapy and Massage24 citations · 2023
- 8Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Soft Relief Device for Typing Applications20 citations · 2017
- 9Fluidic Fabric Muscle Sheets for Wearable and Soft Robotics3 citations · 2019
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