Yun Ling
Papers
10
Total Citations
1,206
H-Index
9
About
Yun Ling is a prolific researcher at the forefront of soft electronics, wearable bioelectronics, and advanced materials engineering. Their work spans laser-induced graphene fabrication, skin-interfaced electronics, soft actuators, and bioinspired composite materials — areas where they have made transformative contributions that bridge materials science, robotics, and human healthcare applications. Ling's most celebrated work, a 2018 study on gas-permeable on-skin electronics combining laser-induced porous graphene with sugar-templated elastomer sponges (377 citations), addressed a critical limitation in wearable devices by enabling breathable, multifunctional electronics that support natural perspiration. Subsequent research expanded this platform, including comprehensive explorations of laser-induced graphene for bioelectronics and soft actuators (113 citations) and mechanically guided 3D assembly systems with electrothermal control (180 citations). Their 2023 development of porous liquid metal–elastomer composites with leakage resistance and antimicrobial properties (131 citations) further advanced next-generation soft conductors for biomedical use. Across paper-based wearables, bioinspired anisotropic composites, 4D printing, and phase-separated nanocomposites, Ling consistently pushes boundaries in fabrication innovation and functional integration. With over 1,200 cumulative citations, their body of work represents a significant and growing influence on the future of soft, human-centered electronic systems.
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- 4Laser-induced graphene for bioelectronics and soft actuators113 citations · 2021
- 5Paper-based wearable electronics109 citations · 2021
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- 10Advances in laser processed material of soft sensing and soft actuation6 citations · 2023