Zhiyuan Zhu

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Zhiyuan Zhu is a leading researcher at the forefront of self-powered systems and smart electronics, with a primary focus on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and their integration into medical and robotic applications. His work addresses the critical challenge of powering the vast sensor networks required for the Internet of Things (IoT) and advanced robotics. In his highly cited 2021 review, “Advances in Smart Sensing and Medical Electronics by Self-Powered Sensors Based on Triboelectric Nanogenerators” (54 citations), Zhu systematically explored how TENGs can harvest ambient mechanical energy to drive autonomous medical sensors, eliminating the need for external batteries. He further advanced the field with “Combination of Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Devices for Robotic Self-Powered Sensors” (33 citations), where he pioneered hybrid energy-harvesting strategies to create ultra-low-power sensing systems for robots, enabling more energy-efficient and autonomous machines. By demonstrating how these self-powered sensors can reduce overall power consumption in robotics, Zhu’s work is pivotal for the development of sustainable, intelligent systems. His contributions are shaping the next generation of energy-autonomous electronics, from wearable health monitors to smart robotic skins, making him a key figure in the transition toward a truly connected and self-sustaining technological world.