Weifeng Yang

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Weifeng Yang is a leading innovator in the field of self-powered wearable electronics and human-machine interfaces. His research focuses on developing advanced triboelectric nanogenerators and flexible sensors that mimic human skin’s multifunctional sensing capabilities. Yang’s major contributions include the creation of highly sensitive, self-powered pressure and strain sensors using crumpled MXene films, which enable wireless human motion detection—a breakthrough with over 167 citations. He also pioneered self-powered interactive fiber electronics that combine visual and digital outputs, achieving 125 citations for their potential in healthcare and robotics. His work on triboelectric anisotropic nanofibrous mats integrates multiple mechanical sensing modalities into a single device, advancing wearable robotic exoskeletons. With a citation count exceeding 300 across his top papers, Yang’s innovations are shaping the future of smart textiles and autonomous sensing systems. His notable achievements include developing naked-eye readable interfaces that bridge electronic and visual feedback, making his research highly impactful for students and researchers exploring next-generation wearable technologies.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Highly sensitive self-powered pressure and strain sensor based on crumpled MXene film for wireless human motion detection

   167 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Self‐Powered Interactive Fiber Electronics with Visual–Digital Synergies

   125 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Multifunctional Mechanical Sensing Electronic Device Based on Triboelectric Anisotropic Crumpled Nanofibrous Mats

   19 citations · 2021

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