Yining Jia
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Yining Jia is a leading researcher in the field of smart materials and wearable sensor technology, with a particular focus on liquid crystalline composites and their application in optoelectronic devices. Her most cited work, published in 2021, introduces a groundbreaking approach to ultraviolet (UV) detection by developing azobenzene-containing liquid crystalline composites that convert illuminance into mechanical stress and then into electrical signals. This innovative strategy overcomes a critical limitation of traditional semiconductor-based UV detectors—the elastic modulus mismatch between rigid semiconductors and flexible polymer substrates, which often causes signal interference under strain. By leveraging the photomechanical properties of azobenzene, Jia’s design enables robust, stretchable UV detectors suitable for both military and civilian wearable applications. With 85 citations, this paper has significantly influenced the development of flexible, elongation-resistant sensors. Jia’s contributions bridge materials science and device engineering, offering a paradigm shift in how UV detection can be integrated into soft, wearable platforms without compromising performance under mechanical deformation.
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