Zhongying Ji
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About
Zhongying Ji is a materials scientist and engineer whose research sits at the dynamic intersection of advanced manufacturing, smart materials, and bioinspired design. With a focus on vat photopolymerization and multi-material 3D printing, Ji has made significant contributions to the development of functional soft actuators, programmable hydrogels, and high-performance elastomers. His pioneering 2017 work on magnetically driven soft actuators — incorporating Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles into digital light processing resins — has garnered 129 citations and helped establish a foundation for assembly-free fabrication of responsive devices. His subsequent investigations into shape-deforming hydrogel architectures (108 citations) and photocuring elastomers (66 citations) further demonstrate his ability to translate materials innovation into practical engineering solutions. Ji has also advanced bioinspired tribology, designing cartilage-mimicking composites and surfaces with tunable frictional anisotropy for biomedical and robotic applications. More recently, his work on extreme-environment conductive hydrogels and high-precision silicone rubber printing reflects a broadening scope toward flexible electronics and wearable sensing. Collectively, his publications have accumulated over 500 citations, positioning Ji as an influential voice in the rapidly evolving field of functional additive manufacturing.
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- 93D-Printed Electromagnetic Actuator for Bionic Swimming Robot20 citations · 2021
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