Yujie Kong

Hunan Institute of Science and Technology, Zhejiang University

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Yujie Kong is a rising interdisciplinary researcher whose work bridges photonic sensing and human-robot interaction. Her primary research areas include fiber-optic sensors, femtosecond laser fabrication, and intelligent robotic systems. Kong’s most notable contribution is the development of a novel in-fiber helical long period grating (HLPG) with an exceptionally small period (20 μm), inscribed directly into the core of a single-mode fiber using a femtosecond laser. This innovation, reported in her 2024 paper, enables high-performance twist sensing with unprecedented sensitivity and compactness—a significant advance for structural health monitoring and precision robotics. The work has already garnered 6 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on the optical sensing community. Additionally, Kong has ventured into the emerging field of affective robotics, authoring a 2025 review on AI-driven face robots for human-robot expression interaction. This forward-looking work underscores her versatility and commitment to technologies that bridge physical sensing and social intelligence. As an early-career researcher, Kong’s combination of deep technical innovation and interdisciplinary vision positions her as a promising voice in both smart materials and human-centered robotics.