Yanliang Zhang

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Yanliang Zhang is a leading innovator in advanced manufacturing and flexible electronics, with a primary focus on aerosol jet printing and photonic sintering technologies for multifunctional sensors and energy devices. His work bridges the gap between novel nanomaterials and scalable, high-performance device fabrication. A standout contribution is the development of a flexible multimodal sensor capable of concurrent temperature and strain sensing, achieved through aerosol jet printing and photonic flash sintering—a breakthrough that addresses complex manufacturing challenges and expands material choices for soft robotics and biohealth monitoring. While his most-cited work is recent, its impact is already evident, and his broader portfolio includes pioneering studies on printed thermoelectric generators and stretchable electronics, collectively garnering hundreds of citations. Zhang’s research is distinguished by its integration of additive manufacturing with rapid, low-temperature processing, enabling unprecedented design freedom and performance in flexible systems. His achievements have been recognized through multiple NSF awards and invitations to speak at major international conferences, positioning him as a key figure in the future of printed, flexible, and sustainable electronics.