Zhiqiang Duan

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Zhiqiang Duan is a materials scientist and robotics researcher whose work bridges soft materials engineering and intelligent tactile sensing. His early contributions center on developing transparent nanocomposite hydrogels with enhanced mechanical properties, exemplified by his 2016 study on h-BN/polyacrylamide hydrogels (37 citations), which advanced the design of flexible, optically clear materials for biomedical and soft-robotic applications. More recently, Duan has pioneered robotic tactile sensing systems using electrical impedance tomography (EIT), as detailed in his 2023 paper (4 citations). This work addresses a critical challenge in robotics: enabling machines to perceive touch with high sensitivity and adaptability, thereby improving their interaction with dynamic environments. By integrating EIT-based sensing into robotic platforms, Duan’s research directly supports advances in autonomous motion, object manipulation, and human-robot collaboration. His interdisciplinary approach—combining polymer chemistry with sensor engineering—positions him at the forefront of creating smarter, more perceptive robotic systems. With growing citation impact and a clear trajectory from fundamental materials to applied robotics, Duan’s work continues to shape the future of intelligent, touch-aware machines.