Liang Zhang

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Liang Zhang is a materials scientist and applied physicist whose research sits at the innovative intersection of smart surfaces, photothermal phenomena, and interfacial fluid dynamics. His work focuses on engineering advanced functional surfaces capable of precise, controllable interactions with fluids and bubbles — a field with profound implications for microfluidics, heat transfer, and lab-on-chip technologies. His most notable contribution, "Versatile bubble maneuvering on photopyroelectric slippery surfaces" (2023), demonstrates a groundbreaking photopyroelectric approach to contactless bubble manipulation, achieving high spatiotemporal resolution for robust bubble transportation, splitting, and detachment — capabilities that represent a qualitative leap forward in the field. With 34 citations accrued in a short period, this work has already attracted significant attention from the broader scientific community, signaling its relevance and timeliness. Zhang's research addresses long-standing challenges in light-induced bubble control, offering elegant solutions that bridge fundamental surface physics with practical engineering applications. For students and researchers working in soft matter, microfluidics, or photonic materials, Zhang's contributions represent a compelling frontier where light, heat, and surface science converge to enable next-generation fluid manipulation technologies.