Zhongping Zhang
University of Science and Technology Beijing, Jiangnan University
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Total Citations
283
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About
Zhongping Zhang is a leading researcher in the field of bioinspired soft robotics and intelligent materials, with a primary focus on liquid crystalline networks (LCNs) and photomechanical actuators. His major contributions center on the design and fabrication of light-driven soft actuators that mimic living systems, enabling precise, contactless, and harmless remote control. Notably, his 2020 work on a near-infrared photodriven self-sustained oscillator, which uses a predesignated polydopamine coating on an LCN film, has garnered 173 citations, highlighting its impact on advancing untethered soft robots. Zhang has also pioneered the integration of molecular motors into LCNs, creating actuators with controllable degrees of freedom, and developed photochemically and photothermally responsive soft walkers. His recent work extends to flexible sensors based on natural rubber, reflecting a growing interest in sustainable materials. With over 280 citations across his most cited papers, Zhang’s research is instrumental in bridging fundamental polymer science and practical soft robotics, offering innovative pathways for functional devices and intelligent systems.
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