Yi‐Cheng Wang

Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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About

Yi-Cheng Wang is a leading researcher in the field of smart materials and self-powered systems, with a primary focus on shape memory polymers and triboelectric nanogenerators. His work bridges materials science and energy harvesting, creating innovative solutions for portable and wearable electronics. Wang’s most notable contribution is the development of the first transformable smart energy harvester and self-powered mechanosensation sensor using shape memory polymers, detailed in his highly cited 2018 paper (359 citations). This breakthrough enabled devices that are not only stretchable and deformable but also capable of body motion energy harvesting and self-powered sensing, addressing the growing demand for durable, flexible electronics. His subsequent work on triboelectric nanogenerators for self-powered sensors (2025, 21 citations) further expands the applications of these technologies. Wang’s research has significant implications for the future of wearable technology, offering a path toward more resilient and autonomous electronic systems. His achievements highlight the potential of functional polymers in revolutionizing energy harvesting and sensing, making him a key figure in advancing self-powered electronics for real-world applications.