Zhenfang Zhang
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Zhenfang Zhang is pioneering the integration of wearable technology and energy harvesting, with a core focus on intelligent textiles that bridge the gap between human physiology and digital functionality. Their most-cited work, "Intelligent textiles make life wirelessly energetic by coupling radiation energy and human" (2024, 14 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach that uses functional fibers to capture ambient radiation energy directly from the human body. This innovation enables simultaneous signal transmission and digital visualization while preserving the essential qualities of traditional textiles—flexibility, softness, and durability—and crucially, it remains compatible with large-scale manufacturing. Zhang’s research redefines the potential of smart fabrics, moving beyond passive wearables to create truly interactive, self-powered systems. By demonstrating how a single coupled human-fiber system can wirelessly energize daily life, Zhang has laid a foundational framework for next-generation e-textiles. This work not only advances sustainable energy solutions but also opens new avenues for health monitoring and seamless human-machine interfaces, marking Zhang as a key innovator at the intersection of materials science and pervasive computing.
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