Xiang‐Jun Zha
Papers
3
Total Citations
86
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2
About
Xiang‐Jun Zha is a rising researcher at the forefront of smart materials and advanced manufacturing, with a focus on wearable sensors and active fabrics. His major contributions lie in developing novel structures that merge sensing and actuation capabilities. His most cited work introduces a low-entropy structured wearable film sensor that combines piezoresistive and piezoelectric effects, enabling precise 3D mechanical signal screening—a breakthrough for next-generation health monitoring and human-machine interfaces. This paper has garnered 81 citations, underscoring its impact in the field. Zha also pioneers active fabric origami, using digital embroidery of magnetic yarns to create fabrics that contract, expand, and bend on demand, transforming 2D sheets into complex 3D structures. Additionally, his work on rotary extrusion printing produces strong, tough multi-material hydrogel fibers with double-helix architectures, advancing soft robotics and tissue engineering. With these innovations, Zha is shaping the future of adaptive materials and wearable technology.
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- 2Active Fabric Origami Enabled by Digital Embroidery of Magnetic Yarns4 citations · 2025
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