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About
Xin Duan is a pioneer in bio-integrated materials and neural interface engineering, whose work bridges the gap between soft matter design and in vivo neurotechnology. His most influential contribution, the 2017 study on “Tetherless near-infrared control of brain activity in behaving animals using fully implantable upconversion microdevices” (95 citations), introduced a wireless, implantable platform that uses upconversion nanoparticles to convert deep-penetrating near-infrared light into visible signals, enabling remote, tether-free optogenetic modulation in freely moving animals—a breakthrough that has reshaped wireless neuromodulation. More recently, Duan has advanced the field of tough hydrogels, demonstrating in a 2025 study (44 citations) how carbon dots can induce crystalline domains to create materials that simultaneously achieve high strength, toughness, and stability, addressing a long-standing challenge in flexible electronics and soft robotics. He further developed a temperature-responsive cellulose-based Janus hydrogel (10 citations) for underwater electronic skin, showcasing his ability to engineer multifunctional, adaptive materials. With a growing citation footprint and a portfolio that spans neural interfaces, nanocomposite hydrogels, and wearable sensors, Duan is recognized for creating materials that are not only mechanically robust but also functionally intelligent, positioning him as a rising leader in next-generation bioelectronics.
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