Yiyang Zhang

Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Shandong Jianzhu University

Papers

Total Citations

160

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About

Yiyang Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomimetic materials and soft robotics, with key contributions in developing mechanically robust hydrogels and bio-inspired locomotion systems. Their most impactful work, a 2023 study on "picot peptide fibres" (149 citations), introduces a novel class of synthetic hydrogels that achieve unprecedented strength, toughness, rapid recovery, and fatigue resistance—properties that closely mimic connective tissues. This breakthrough addresses a critical challenge in tissue engineering, stretchable sensors, and soft robotics, where mechanical durability is essential. Zhang’s earlier work on an SNN-CPG hybrid locomotion control for biomimetic robotic fish (11 citations) demonstrates their versatility in integrating neural network principles with biological motor patterns, advancing autonomous underwater robotics. By bridging molecular design and robotic control, Zhang’s research offers transformative solutions for creating lifelike, resilient soft materials and intelligent robotic systems. Their work has garnered growing attention, with the hydrogel study already cited 149 times, signaling its potential to reshape fields from regenerative medicine to soft robotics.