Cheng Yan

State Key Laboratory of Traction Power, Southwest Jiaotong University

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Total Citations

1,019

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About

Cheng Yan is a prolific researcher at the forefront of flexible electronics, wearable sensing technologies, and smart materials, with a focus on developing next-generation human-machine interfaces and biomedical monitoring systems. His work bridges materials science and engineering to create innovative sensors capable of detecting motion, pressure, and physiological signals with exceptional sensitivity. Among his most celebrated contributions is his development of PVDF/ZnO nanofiber-based piezoelectric sensors, which enable self-powered gesture recognition for remote control applications—a breakthrough that has garnered nearly 480 citations. Equally impactful is his pioneering use of MXene, a cutting-edge two-dimensional material, within microchannels to create multifunctional piezoresistive micro-force sensors, amassing over 385 citations and advancing the miniaturization of wearable health-monitoring devices and intelligent robotics. His epidermis-inspired 3D cellular sensor arrays further demonstrate his biomimetic design philosophy, translating human skin architecture into functional electronic devices for self-powered biomedical applications. With cumulative citations surpassing 1,000 across just these select works, Yan's research has profoundly influenced the fields of flexible electronics, soft robotics, and artificial intelligence-driven sensing, making him an essential reference point for researchers advancing wearable and implantable technologies.