Liqun Zhang

Beijing University of Chemical Technology

Papers

Total Citations

267

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About

Liqun Zhang is a materials scientist and robotics engineer whose research sits at the dynamic intersection of soft matter, wearable electronics, and bio-inspired robotics. Zhang's work has made significant strides in advancing flexible, functional materials for next-generation human-machine interfaces. Among his most influential contributions is the development of polyvinyl alcohol-stabilized liquid metal hydrogels for wearable transient epidermal sensors, a 2019 study that has garnered over 240 citations, demonstrating the scientific community's enthusiasm for his innovative approach to self-healing, dissolvable sensing materials. By embedding liquid metal particles within a PVA matrix, Zhang addressed longstanding limitations in wearable sensor design, opening new avenues for human activity monitoring and flexible touch displays. More recently, his research has expanded into soft robotics, with a 2024 investigation into dielectric elastomer actuator-powered robotic arms that prioritize safety, flexibility, and energy efficiency — qualities essential for human-robot collaboration. Zhang's body of work reflects a consistent commitment to bridging advanced materials science with practical engineering solutions, positioning him as an emerging leader in the development of soft, intelligent systems for biomedical and robotic applications.