Zhen Su

Papers

Total Citations

101

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About

Zhen Su is a rising leader in the field of bioinspired tactile sensing, with a research focus on developing high-performance, skin-like sensors for intelligent perception in next-generation smart devices. Their major contributions center on creating novel tactile sensors that go beyond conventional sensitivity to address the critical challenge of recognizing object softness—a key capability often overlooked in prior work. Su’s most-cited paper (2024, 82 citations) introduces a skin-inspired tactile sensor that achieves accurate softness recognition, marking a significant advancement for applications in robotics and prosthetics. Additionally, their jellyfish-inspired pressure-temperature sensor (2024, 19 citations) demonstrates innovative use of hydrogel-based ionic-electronic mechanisms to achieve high sensitivity, overcoming limitations like saturation deformation common in traditional designs. With a growing citation impact, Su’s work is shaping the future of biomimetic tactile systems, offering practical solutions for smart devices that require nuanced, human-like touch perception. Their achievements highlight a promising trajectory in merging materials science with intelligent sensing technology.