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Zhishuai Wan is a leading researcher at the intersection of 4D printing, smart metamaterials, and flexible electronics. His work focuses on harnessing shape memory polymers (SMPs) and advanced manufacturing to create materials with programmable, dynamic behaviors. Wan’s most impactful contribution is the development of 4D printed origami metamaterials that exhibit tunable compression-twist coupling, a breakthrough published in 2020 that has garnered 216 citations. This work demonstrates how structural geometry and material intelligence can be combined to achieve unprecedented control over mechanical stress-strain responses. In the realm of flexible sensors, Wan engineered a high-sensitivity, ultra-wide-range pressure sensor using a bioinspired gradient hierarchical structure with coplanar electrodes, integrating PDMS and reduced graphene oxide (rGO). This innovation, published in 2023, addresses a critical trade-off between sensitivity and working range in wearable electronics. His earlier work on 4D printed reentrant honeycombs, combining experimental and finite element analysis, further established his expertise in smart, shape-changing structures. With a growing citation record and a portfolio that bridges fundamental mechanics and applied device engineering, Wan is shaping the future of adaptive materials and intelligent manufacturing.