Xiajing Zhang

University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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Xiajing Zhang is a pioneering researcher in the field of flexible photonic sensors, with a focus on developing innovative, biocompatible materials for wearable health monitoring and environmental sensing. Her major contributions center on the integration of sodium polyacrylate—a superabsorbent polymer—into photonic structures, enabling highly sensitive, weakly coupled sensor systems. Zhang’s 2024 paper on "Weakly coupled photonic flexible sensors based on sodium polyacrylate" has garnered 11 citations, establishing a foundation for next-generation, skin-like devices that detect subtle changes in humidity and pressure. She further advanced this concept with her work on a novel photonic skin sensor using tapered micro-nano fiber structures coated with sodium polyacrylate film, which has received 5 citations. These achievements highlight her ability to merge materials science with photonics, creating flexible, non-invasive sensors that mimic human skin’s sensitivity. Zhang’s research holds promise for applications in smart textiles, medical diagnostics, and soft robotics, positioning her as an emerging leader in the intersection of nanotechnology and wearable electronics. Her work continues to inspire new approaches to low-cost, high-performance sensing.