Yuzhi Shi

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Total Citations

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About

Yuzhi Shi is a leading researcher in the field of optical micro/nanomanipulation, with a focus on harnessing structured light and metamaterial structures to control matter at the smallest scales. Their major contributions include pioneering work on optical tweezers that employ metamaterial structures to generate forces, offering a powerful alternative to conventional refractive optics by eliminating the need for bulky auxiliary components. This work, published in 2022, has already garnered 179 citations, underscoring its impact on applied and biological physics. Shi has also advanced the field through comprehensive reviews, such as their 2022 paper on structured forces, structured particles, and synergetic applications in optical manipulation, which has accumulated 61 citations. This review highlights the growing accessibility of complex light fields and advanced nanofabrication techniques, shaping the future of micro/nano robotics and biological research. Shi’s work is notable for bridging fundamental physics with practical, synergetic applications, making them a key figure in the evolution of optical manipulation technologies.