Zhenglei Yu

Bionics Institute, Jilin University

Papers

5

Total Citations

212

H-Index

5

About

Zhenglei Yu is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work spans smart materials, biomimetic systems, and intelligent manufacturing. His most celebrated contributions lie in the development of stimuli-responsive hydrogel actuators, where he has pioneered innovative approaches to designing materials that mimic biological movement and adaptability. In 2018, Yu's fabrication of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC)-containing bilayer hydrogel actuators — capable of rapid, reversible responses to both temperature and near-infrared laser stimuli — earned 82 citations and established him as a significant voice in smart material design. Building on this foundation, his 2020 work on gradient four-dimensional printing introduced programmable nonuniform deformation strategies with compelling applications in drug delivery, biomedical devices, and soft robotics, accumulating 78 citations. His subsequent research further advanced high-strength gradient intelligent hydrogels with diverse controllable deformations, reinforcing his expertise in bioinspired actuation systems. More recently, Yu has broadened his scope into intelligent manufacturing, applying multi-source data fusion and convolutional neural networks to industrial robot fault diagnosis — a testament to his versatility. With over 200 cumulative citations, Yu's research bridges soft matter engineering and applied robotics in meaningful and impactful ways.

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5
H-Index
5
Papers
212
Total Citations
42
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Design and fabrication of nanofibrillated cellulose-containing bilayer hydrogel actuators with temperature and near infrared laser responses
82 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 18
🏛 Institutions: Bionics Institute, Jilin University

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