Yihai Yang
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2
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17
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About
Yihai Yang is a rising leader in the field of smart soft materials, with a primary focus on liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) and liquid crystalline networks (LCNs). His research centers on designing advanced actuators that respond to environmental stimuli—such as humidity, heat, and visible light—enabling complex, programmable shape morphing. Yang’s major contributions include the integration of dynamic covalent boronic ester bonds into LCEs, which imparts self-healing and shape-programmable capabilities, and the incorporation of aggregation-induced emission luminogens for enhanced functionality. His work on visible light-driven LCN films represents a breakthrough in achieving multistage, multi-responsive actuation without relying on UV light, addressing key limitations in traditional soft robotics. With his most-cited paper already garnering 14 citations shortly after publication, Yang’s research is rapidly gaining recognition for its innovation and practical potential. His achievements are particularly notable for bridging materials chemistry and soft robotics, offering new pathways for biomimetic devices, intelligent actuators, and photonic systems. As a young researcher, Yang is poised to make lasting contributions to the next generation of adaptive, autonomous soft materials.
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- 2Visible Light‐Driven Soft Actuator Exhibiting Multistage Shape Morphing3 citations · 2025