Zhe Hao

University of Bath, Tianjin University of Technology

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Zhe Hao is a rising researcher in the field of soft robotics and smart materials, with a focus on developing integrated actuation-sensing systems. His work centers on creating flexible, responsive composites that can both move and sense their environment—a critical capability for next-generation biomedical devices, assistive technologies, and autonomous robots. Hao’s most cited paper (40 citations) introduces carbon fibre-based flexible piezoresistive composites that empower soft actuators with inherent sensing capabilities, a significant step toward truly intelligent soft systems. He has also pioneered solvent sorption-induced actuation using polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs), opening new avenues for stimuli-responsive materials in sensors and soft robotics. Beyond materials science, Hao applies computational approaches to real-world engineering, as demonstrated by his work on implementing the A* algorithm for path planning in an amphibious hull cleaning robot. His research bridges fundamental materials innovation with practical robotic applications, offering valuable insights for students and researchers working at the intersection of smart materials, actuation, and autonomous systems.