Zhenjiang Ni

Sorbonne Université, Institut Systèmes Intelligents et de Robotique

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Zhenjiang Ni is a pioneer in the integration of haptic feedback with optical tweezers, a field at the intersection of biophysics, optics, and robotics. His research focuses on developing high-speed, force-feedback teleoperation systems that allow users to intuitively manipulate micron-sized objects with unprecedented precision and sensory immersion. Ni’s major contributions include the first demonstration of 2D high-speed force feedback teleoperation for optical tweezers (2013, 13 citations), establishing a foundational method for coupling haptic interfaces with laser traps to control positions and relay real-time forces. He subsequently advanced the field by achieving the first high-speed simultaneous force feedback for multi-trap optical tweezers (2014, 3 citations), a breakthrough that enables direct, intuitive interaction with multiple trapped particles simultaneously. This work opens broad applications in microrobotics, cellular manipulation, and biophysical force measurements. Ni’s innovations bridge the gap between human perception and nanoscale forces, providing researchers with a powerful tool for exploring the mechanical properties of biological systems. His achievements represent a significant step toward making optical tweezers a truly interactive and accessible technology for scientific discovery.