Yueji Wang

Southern University of Science and Technology, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Total Citations

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About

Yueji Wang is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft electronics and biohybrid robotics, whose work is redefining the boundaries of sensing and actuation. Wang’s primary contributions lie in developing high-performance iontronic pressure sensors and pioneering light-controlled biological robots. Their landmark 2021 paper on iontronic pressure sensors, which introduced soft micropillared electrodes, achieved exceptional sensitivity and linearity across a wide pressure range—a breakthrough that has garnered 245 citations and set a new standard for wearable and tactile sensing technologies. In parallel, Wang’s 2022 work on multi-actuator light-controlled biological robots advanced the field of biohybrid systems, demonstrating how cellular actuators integrated with synthetic scaffolds can produce life-like, programmable movements. This research, with 32 citations, showcases Wang’s ability to merge biological components with engineered control, opening avenues for soft robotics and biomedical applications. Wang’s innovative approach—bridging materials science, electronics, and biology—positions them as a rising figure in next-generation responsive systems, with their work inspiring both fundamental studies and practical device designs.