Zihang Cheng

Northeastern University

Papers

1

Total Citations

20

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About

Dr. Zihang Cheng is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of self-powered electronic skin technology, with a primary focus on triboelectric nanogenerators and human-machine interfaces. His landmark 2024 review, "Recent Advances in Self-Powered Electronic Skin Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators," has already garnered 20 citations, establishing him as a rising authority in this rapidly evolving field. Dr. Cheng’s work addresses a fundamental challenge in wearable electronics: creating artificial skin that not only mimics the sensory capabilities of human skin—the body’s largest organ—but also operates without external power sources. By harnessing triboelectric effects, his research enables electronic skins to convert mechanical stimuli into electrical signals, paving the way for self-sustaining prosthetics, soft robotics, and advanced health monitoring systems. His contributions are particularly notable for bridging materials science and device engineering, offering practical pathways to surpass the sensitivity and durability of natural skin. Dr. Cheng’s insights are shaping next-generation interfaces that could revolutionize how humans interact with machines and their environments, making his work essential reading for students and researchers in nanotechnology, flexible electronics, and bioinspired engineering.

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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Recent Advances in Self-Powered Electronic Skin Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators
20 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: Northeastern University

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