Zijian Pan

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Zijian Pan is a rising researcher in the field of reconfigurable electromagnetic structures, with a focus on flexible and mechanically tunable frequency selective surfaces (FSS). His most-cited work, "Design and fabrication of a reconfigurable and flexible frequency selective surface with a buckling dipole via mechanical stretching" (2021, 14 citations), introduces a novel approach to dynamically control electromagnetic wave transmission through mechanical deformation. By integrating buckling dipoles into a flexible substrate, Pan demonstrates how simple stretching can alter the FSS’s resonant frequency, enabling real-time reconfigurability without complex electronics. This contribution bridges soft mechanics and electromagnetics, offering potential applications in adaptive antennas, smart radomes, and wearable sensors. His work aligns with the broader trend of soft systems—from hydrogels to soft robotics—highlighting the growing importance of mechanically soft, functional devices. With 14 citations, this paper has already influenced researchers exploring tunable metamaterials and flexible electronics. Pan’s innovative use of mechanical stretching to achieve reconfigurability marks him as a promising contributor to the next generation of adaptive electromagnetic devices.