Ying Diao

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Papers

2

Total Citations

83

H-Index

2

About

Ying Diao is a pioneering researcher in the field of organic electronics, with a focus on the molecular engineering of flexible and stretchable semiconductors. Her major contributions lie in the development of super- and ferroelastic organic semiconductors, which enable the creation of ultraflexible single-crystal electronics—a breakthrough that reconciles the high charge-carrier mobility of crystalline materials with the mechanical deformability required for wearable and bio-integrated devices. This work has garnered significant attention, with her most-cited paper accumulating over 66 citations, highlighting its impact on the field. Diao’s research addresses a fundamental contradiction in organic electronics: the trade-off between crystalline order and mechanical flexibility. By demonstrating that certain organic semiconductors can exhibit both exceptional molecular packing and elastic behavior, she has opened new avenues for next-generation flexible displays, sensors, and electronic skin. Her achievements are notable for pushing the boundaries of what is possible in organic electronics, making her a leading figure in the quest for materials that combine high performance with unprecedented mechanical resilience.

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H-Index
2
Papers
83
Total Citations
42
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Super‐ and Ferroelastic Organic Semiconductors for Ultraflexible Single‐Crystal Electronics
66 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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