Yueyan Shi

University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

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Yueyan Shi is a rising innovator in the field of flexible photonic sensors, with a focused expertise in weak-coupling mechanisms and hydrogel-based sensing materials. Her research centers on developing next-generation wearable and skin-mountable sensors that leverage the unique properties of sodium polyacrylate—a superabsorbent polymer—to achieve high sensitivity and flexibility. Shi’s major contributions include the design and demonstration of a weakly coupled photonic flexible sensor (2024, 11 citations) and a novel photonic skin sensor based on a tapered micro-nano fiber structure coated with sodium polyacrylate film (2024, 5 citations). These works represent a significant step forward in creating soft, biocompatible sensors capable of detecting subtle environmental or physiological changes through optical signal modulation. By integrating micro-nano fiber optics with responsive polymer coatings, Shi has opened new avenues for non-invasive health monitoring and human-machine interfaces. Her recent achievements, published in 2024, have already garnered attention for their potential to transform wearable technology. As an emerging voice in photonic sensing, Yueyan Shi’s work promises to bridge the gap between rigid optical systems and the pliable, adaptive sensors needed for future biomedical applications.