Yuqi Zhen

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Yuqi Zhen is a rising innovator at the intersection of flexible optoelectronics and bioinspired sensing. Her research focuses on optical micro/nanofiber (MNF) technology, soft robotics, and multisensory perception systems. In her highly cited 2024 review, "Optical micro/nanofiber enabled tactile sensors and soft actuators," Zhen systematically established MNFs as multifunctional building blocks for miniaturized photonic devices, bridging fiber optics with nanotechnology to enable flexible tactile sensors and soft actuators—a foundational contribution that has already garnered 40 citations. Her most groundbreaking work, the 2025 study "Insect-inspired micro-optical antenna enables ultrasensitive multisensory perception," demonstrates a micro-sized artificial antenna that mimics the tactile, auditory, and olfactory senses of insects. This achievement represents a major leap in bioinspired engineering, offering a compact platform for ultrasensitive, multimodal sensing. With her pioneering integration of insect-inspired design and optical micro/nanofiber technology, Zhen is shaping the future of advanced sensing and soft robotics, making her a compelling figure for students and researchers exploring next-generation photonic and sensory systems.