Yejie Shan

Hangzhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences

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Yejie Shan is a leading researcher in soft robotics and electroactive materials, with a particular focus on dielectric elastomers (DEs) as artificial muscles. Her most impactful work, the 2020 paper "Anisotropic electroactive elastomer for highly maneuverable soft robotics" (68 citations), introduced a breakthrough method for fabricating ultrathin, anisotropic DE films that achieve sub-kV actuation voltages—a long-standing challenge in the field. By enabling precise, low-voltage control of soft actuators, Shan’s research directly addresses critical barriers to practical, highly maneuverable soft robots. Her contributions have been widely recognized for advancing the performance and applicability of electroactive polymers, earning her a reputation for innovative materials engineering. Shan’s work not only deepens fundamental understanding of anisotropic elastomers but also paves the way for next-generation soft machines that are safer, more efficient, and capable of complex movements. For students and researchers in soft robotics and smart materials, her studies offer a compelling roadmap for designing high-performance, low-voltage artificial muscles.