Zhirun Hu

University of Manchester

Papers

2

Total Citations

45

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Zhirun Hu is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of soft, wireless sensing systems, with a core focus on stretchable microfluidic technologies and battery-free radio-frequency identification (RFID) sensors. His major contributions lie in developing innovative, long-range strain sensors that seamlessly integrate soft materials with UHF RFID platforms, enabling wireless, battery-free operation for real-time environmental and structural monitoring. Notably, his 2018 work on "Soft Radio-Frequency Identification Sensors" (29 citations) has been instrumental in advancing soft robotic systems by providing critical sensing capabilities without rigid components. Building on this, his 2019 study on "Soft Wireless Battery-Free UHF RFID Stretchable Sensors" (16 citations) addresses key challenges in practical system integration, overcoming limitations of cost, wired connections, and sensitivity. Dr. Hu’s research is reshaping the landscape of wearable electronics and soft robotics, offering scalable, low-cost solutions for applications ranging from healthcare to industrial monitoring. His work is widely recognized for bridging the gap between theoretical soft sensor design and real-world deployment, making him a leading voice in the field of flexible and stretchable electronics.

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Key Achievements

2
H-Index
2
Papers
45
Total Citations
23
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Soft Radio-Frequency Identification Sensors: Wireless Long-Range Strain Sensors Using Radio-Frequency Identification
29 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of Manchester

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