Qihan Liu

Harvard University

Papers

1

Total Citations

825

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About

Qihan Liu is a leading innovator in flexible and wearable sensor technology, with a primary focus on developing highly sensitive, durable, and transparent pressure sensors. His most celebrated contribution, the 2016 paper "A transparent bending-insensitive pressure sensor," has garnered over 825 citations, marking a pivotal advance in the field. In this work, Liu engineered a sensor that maintains precise pressure detection even when bent or deformed—a critical requirement for real-world wearable applications. By integrating microstructured elastomers and transparent electrodes, he solved the longstanding challenge of bending interference, enabling reliable performance in smart gloves, electronic skin, and health-monitoring patches. This breakthrough has inspired a wave of research into flexible electronics, with his sensor design becoming a foundational reference for subsequent studies on tactile sensing and human-machine interfaces. Liu’s work exemplifies how clever materials engineering can overcome practical limitations, making him a key figure in the push toward truly unobtrusive, body-integrated electronics. His achievements continue to guide students and researchers seeking to merge high sensitivity with mechanical robustness in next-generation sensors.

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825
Total Citations
825
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A transparent bending-insensitive pressure sensor
825 citations · 2016
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2016 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: Harvard University

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