Tan H

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore-HUJ Alliance for Research and Enterprise

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Tan H is a rising innovator at the intersection of bioinspired materials and soft robotics, whose work centers on designing sustainable, high-performance piezoelectric and electroactive systems. Their major contributions include pioneering the use of fluorination to dramatically enhance piezoelectricity in amino acids and peptides—a breakthrough that opens new avenues for biodegradable, biocompatible sensors and energy harvesters. This flagship 2024 study has already garnered 17 citations, signaling strong early impact. Tan has also advanced practical soft robotics by developing a fluorine-free, superhydrophobic coating from amino acids for soft electroadhesives, addressing critical environmental and durability concerns. Most recently, their 2025 optimization of core–shell ternary electrodes for ionic actuators achieved record performance in soft grippers, demonstrating a clear path from fundamental materials design to functional devices. Across these works, Tan consistently tackles the challenge of balancing high performance with sustainability—replacing toxic fluorinated compounds with bio-derived alternatives while pushing the boundaries of actuation and sensing. Their research is particularly notable for bridging molecular-level design (piezoelectric amino acids) with macroscale device integration (soft grippers), making them a compelling voice for students interested in green materials, flexible electronics, and bioinspired engineering.