Shicheng Fan

National University of Singapore, University of Alberta

Papers

Total Citations

189

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About

Shicheng Fan is a leading innovator in stretchable electronics, soft robotics, and smart healthcare technologies. His research focuses on developing highly resilient, human-interfaced electronic systems that maintain performance under extreme mechanical deformation. Fan’s most impactful contribution is the creation of an ultrahigh strain-insensitive integrated hybrid electronics platform using a bilayer liquid metal-based conductor (106 citations), which overcomes the critical challenge of electrical deterioration in stretchable circuits. He further advanced the field by pioneering liquid metal functionalization strategies for wearable devices and soft medical robotics (60 citations), enabling real-time health monitoring and personalized therapy. His earlier work on polymer microelectromechanical system (MEMS)-integrated flexible sensors (23 citations) established foundational methods for conformal sensor integration on curved surfaces using PDMS and polyimide. Fan’s innovations are pivotal for next-generation wearable electronics, offering robust, multilayered soft-rigid hybrid configurations that maintain functionality during stretching and bending. His research directly addresses key bottlenecks in flexible electronics, making him a prominent figure in the development of durable, high-performance smart healthcare systems.