Zhilong Lian
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Zhilong Lian is a researcher advancing the field of smart soft materials, with a primary focus on dielectric elastomers (DEs) and their dynamic behavior for applications in soft robotics and wave energy harvesting. His work bridges theoretical modeling and practical actuation, particularly through the innovative use of fractional viscoelasticity to capture the complex, non-Newtonian mechanical responses of these materials. In his most cited study, "Vibration study of dielectric elastomer conical structure based on fractional viscoelasticity" (2025), Lian introduces a fractional derivative framework to more accurately describe the viscoelastic damping and vibration characteristics of DE conical structures—a critical step for improving the performance and reliability of soft actuators and energy harvesters. This contribution addresses a key gap in the field, as conventional integer-order models often fail to capture the full time-dependent behavior of DEs. With his work gaining early recognition (2 citations in its first year), Lian is establishing himself as a thoughtful contributor to the mechanics of intelligent soft matter, offering tools that could enhance the design of next-generation flexible devices.
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