Weiyi Zhang

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Total Citations

164

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About

Dr. Weiyi Zhang is a leading innovator at the intersection of wearable electronics and self-powered systems, whose work is redefining how machines perceive touch and harvest energy. Her primary research focuses on triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) and advanced tactile sensors for human-machine interfaces. Dr. Zhang’s most celebrated contribution is the development of a **self-powered force sensor for multidimensional tactile sensing** (2022, 88 citations), a breakthrough that enables real-time detection and differentiation of normal and shear forces. This capability is critical for slip detection in robotics and prosthetics, allowing for dexterous object manipulation. Complementing this, she engineered an **ultrathin stretchable TENG** (2021, 76 citations) that uses a novel post-charging electrode material to sustainably power wearable electronics by scavenging energy from the body and environment. Her work elegantly solves the dual challenge of creating sensors that are both highly sensitive and energetically autonomous. With a growing citation count reflecting her influence, Dr. Zhang is pioneering the next generation of soft, intelligent, and self-sufficient electronic skins.