澳門大學-University of Macau


Soft Sensors-Actuators-Robots Laboratory
柔性傳感器-執行器-機器人實驗室

Junwen ZHONG 鍾俊文                             

助理教授，博士生導師

科技學院機電工程系

Assistant Professor                                              Department of Electromechanical Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology

Tel:  +853 88228766

Email:  junwenzhong@um.edu.mo

中國澳門氹仔澳門大學科技學院 (E11) 4078室

Room 4078, Faculty of Science and Technology (E11), University of Macau, Taipa, Macau, China

Join Our Team

We would like to hire Postdocs and PhD students with research background in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, and Applied Chemistry!

Research Overviews

Flexible Electromechanical Transducers

Recent Research Works

Research Goals

Haptic Feedback Actuators

Micro Electronics Insects

Wearable Smart Sensors

Academic Qualification

  • B.Sc. in Chemistry, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China (2011)
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China (2016)

Education/Career

11/2020 – PresentAssistant Professor, University of Macau, China
01/2020 – 11/2020RIKEN (Institute of Physical and Chemical Research)/The University of Tokyo, Japan
Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR), Advisor: Professor Takao Someya
11/2016 – 11/2019University of California Berkeley, USA
Postdoctoral Researcher, Advisor: Professor Liwei Lin
09/2011 – 06/2016Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Ph.D. Candidate, Advisor: Professor Jun Zhou
04/2014 – 04/2015Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Exchange Student, Advisor: Professor Zhong Lin Wang
09/2007 – 06/2011Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
B.S., School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Teaching

  1. ME 138/238, Micro/Nano Mechanical Systems, UC Berkeley (Spring 2018, 16 Classes)
  2. EMEN 3042, Sensors and Actuators, University of Macau (The 2nd Semester, 2020-2024)
  3. EMEN 7024, Advanced Electromechanical Energy Conversion, University of Macau (The 1st Semester, 2021-2024)
  4. EMEN 7030, Special Topics in Electromechanical Engineering II, University of Macau (The 2nd Semester, 2021-2023)
  5. EMEN 7102, Introduction to Sensors and Actuators, University of Macau (The 2nd Semester, 2023-2024)

Reasearch

Research Interests

  • Topics: Self-powered systems, Flexible electromechanical sensors/actuators, Soft robotics
  • Applications: Human-machine interactivity, Wearable electronics, Internet of Things, Haptics feedback

Research Activities

  • 2011-2016: Flexible Energy Harvesters and Self-Powered Sensors for Wearable Electronics, with Ph.D Thesis Entitled: Wearable and Self-Powered Electronic Devices Based on Flexible Electret Generators.
  • 2016-Present: Flexible Sensors, Soft Actuators, and Soft Robots for Human Interactivity Applications.

Dr. Junwen Zhong has published over 95 papers, among which over 50 papers are published as the first author or corresponding author in journals with IF>10. Some of his papers are published in top journals, such as Science Robotics, Nature Communications, eScience, Energy & Environmental Science, Advanced Materials, The Innovation, Advanced Functional Materials, ACS Nano, Nano Energy, Microsystems & Nanoengineering, and Biosensors and Bioelectronics. He has over 8500 citations with H-index of 40. His researching works are reported by Science, Nature Nanotechnology, Scientific American, Nature Electronics, Chemical & Engineering News, Electronics Europe News, New Scientist, Berkeley Engineering as highlights. He has also published 1 US patent, 16 Chinese patents, and 2 book chapters.

Journal Publications

  • 2024
  1. Zhou, Y.; Guan, X.; Zhao, D.; Zhang, K.; Huang, Y. A.*; Zhong, J.*; Bio-Inspired and Programmable Marangoni Motor for Highly Maneuverable and Adaptable S-Aquabots. eScience 2024, 100335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esci.2024.100335 (IF=42.9, JCR Q1)
  2. Li, Z.; Liu, Z.; Xu. S.; Zhang, K.; Zhao, D.; Pi, Y.; Guan, X.; Peng, Z.; Zhong, Q.; Zhong, J.*; Electrostatic Smart Textiles for Braille-to-Speech Translation. Advanced Materials 2024, 36 (24), 2313518. DOI: 10.1002/adma.202313518 (IF=27.4, JCR Q1)
  3. Gong, Y.; Zhang, K.; Lei, I. M.*; Wang, Y.*; Zhong, J.*; Advances in Piezoelectret Materials-Based Bidirectional Haptic Communication Devices. Advanced Materials 2024, 36 (33), 2405308  DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405308 (IF=27.4, JCR Q1)
  4. Dai, N.; Zhang, K.; Zhang, F.; Li, J.; Zhong, J.*; Huang Y. A.*; Ding, H.; AI-Assisted Flexible Electronics in Humanoid Robot Heads for Natural and Authentic Facial Expressions. The Innovation 2024, Accepted. (IF=33.2, JCR Q1)
  5. He, P.; Long, Y.; Fang, C.; Christine, A. H.; Lee, A.; Chen, C.; Park, J.; Wang, M.; Ghosh, S.; Qiu, W.; Guo, R.; Xu, R.; Shao, Z.; Peng, Y.; Zhang, L.; Mi, B.; Zhong, J.*; Lin, L.*; Moisture Self-Regulating Ionic Skins with Ultra-Long Ambient Stability for Self-Healing Energy and Sensing Systems. Nano Energy 2024, 128, 109858. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.109858 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  6. M. Fan; Zhou, P.; Zhong, J.*; Wang, Y.*; A Review of Conductive Hydrogel-based Wearable Temperature Sensors. Advanced Healthcare Materials 2024, 13, 2401503. https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202401503 (IF=10, JCR Q1)
  7. An, H.; Li, Y.; Ren, Y.; Wan, Y.; Wang, W.; Sun, Z.; Zhong, J.*; Peng, Z.*; High-Performance Flexible Resistive Random-Access Memory Based on SnS2 Quantum Dots with A Charge Trapping/De-Trapping Eeffect. Nanoscale 2024,16, 12142-12148. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4NR00745J (IF=5.8, JCR Q1)
  8. Tang, Y.; Xu, J.; Liu, Q.; Hu, X.; Xue, W.; Liu, Z.; Lin, Z.; Lin, H.; Zhang, Y.; Zhang. Z.*; Ma, X.*; Wang, J.*; Zhong, J.*; Wang, D.*; Jiang, H.*; Ma, Y.*; Advancing Haptic Interfaces for Immersive and Commercialized Experiences in the Metaverse. Decive 2024, 2 (6), 100365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.device.2024.100365  (Perspective Article)
  9. Xu, S.; Guan, X.; Bian, K.; Zhu, Q.; Dai, N.; Zhao, X.; Qiu, Y.; Zheng, S.; Dong, Y.; Zhong, J.*; Zhong, Q.*; Hu, T.; Electret Actuators Enabling Dual Functions of Optical Ranging and Audio Feedback to Elevate Non-Contact Human-Machine Interactions. Nano Energy 2024, 125, 109553. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2024.109553. (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  10. Jiao, Y.; Dai, J.; Fan, Z.; Cheng, J.; Zheng, G.; Grema, L.; Zhong, J.; Li, H.-F.; Wang, D., Overview of high-entropy oxide ceramics. Materials Today 2024, 77, 92-117. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mattod.2024.06.005.
  11. Ding, S.; Zhao, D.; Chen, Y.; Dai. Z.; Zhao, Q.; Gao. Y. ; Zhong, J.; Luo, J.; Zhou, B.*; Single Channel Based Interference-Free and Self-Powered Human-Mmachine Interactive Interface Using Eeigenfrequency-Dominant Mmechanism. Advanced Science 2024, 11 (13), 2302782. DOI: 10.1002/advs.202302782 (IF=14.3, JCR Q1)
  12. Wang, X.; Zhang, Y.; Guo, T.; Wu, S.; Zhong, J.; Cheng, C.; Sui, X.*; Selective Intrafascicular Stimulation of Mmyelinated and Unmyelinated Nerve Fibers through A Longitudinal Electrode: A Computational Study. Computers in Biology and Medicine 2024, 176, 108556. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2024.108556 (IF=7, JCR Q1)
  13. Li, N.; Ou, J.; He, H.; He, J.; Zhang, L.; Peng, Z.; Zhong, J.; Jiang, N.*; Exploration of A Mmachine Learning Approach for Diagnosing Sarcopenia Among Chinese Community-Dwelling Older Adults Using sEMG-Based Data. Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2024, 21, 69. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12984-024-01369-y (IF=5.2, JCR Q1)
  14. Fang, D.; Ding, S.; Zhou, Q.; Zhao, D.;Zhong, J.; Zhou, B.*, Crosstalk-Free Position Mapping for One-Step Reconstruction of Surface Topological Information via Eigenfrequency-Registered Wearable Interface. ACS Nano 2024, 18 (1), 1157–1171. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.3c11080 (IF=15.8, JCR Q1)
  • 2023
  1. Dai, N.; Guan, X.; Lu, C.; Zhang, K.; Xu, S.; Lei, I. M.; Li, G.; Zhong, Q.; Fang, P.*; Zhong, J.*; A Flexible Self-Powered Noncontact Sensor with Ultra-Wide Sensing Range for Human-Machine Interactions in Harsh Environments. ACS Nano 2023,17 (24), 24814-24825. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.3c05507 (IF=15.8, JCR Q1)
  2. Pi, Y.; Liu, Q.; Li, Z.; Zhao, D.; Zhang, K.; Liu, Z.; Zhou, B.; Lei. I. M.; Ma, Y.*; Zhong, J.*; Scalable and Eco-Friendly Flexible Loudspeakers for Distributed Human-Machine Interactions. npj Flexible Electronics 2023, 7, 45. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-023-00278-9 (IF=12.3, JCR Q1)
  3. Xu. Q.; Wang, Z.; Zhong, J.*; Yan, M.; Zhao, S.; Gong, J.; Feng, K.; Zhang, J.; Zhou, K.; Xie, J.; Xie, H.*; Zhang, D.; Zhang, Y.*; Bowen, C.; Construction of Flexible Piezoceramic Array with Ultrahigh Piezoelectricity via a Hierarchical Design Strategy. Advanced Functional Materials 2023, 2304402. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202304402 (IF=18.5, JCR Q1)
  4. Cui, Y.; Wang, C.; Song, X.; Li, L.; Yuan, Z.; Li, Z.; Zhong, J.*; A Portable Low-Frequency Signal Transmitter Based on Permanent Magnets for Communications in Multi-Scenario with Complex Media. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 2023, 358, 114428. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2023.114428 (IF=4.1, JCR Q1)
  5. Li, Z.; Ma, Y.; Zhang, K.; Wan, J.; Zhao, D.; Pi, Y.; Chen, G.; Zhang, J.; Tang, W.; Lin, L.*; Zhong, J.*; Air Permeable Vibrotactile Actuators for Wearable Wireless Haptics. Advanced Functional Materials 2023, 3 (8), 2211146. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202211146 (IF=18.5, JCR Q1)
  6. Zhao, Y.; Fu, X.; Liu. B.; Sun, J.; Zhuang, Z.; Yang, P.*;Zhong, J.* Liu, K.*; Ultra-Stretchable Hydrogel Thermocouples for Intelligent Wearables. Science China Materials 2023, 66, 1934–1940. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40843-022-2300-3. (IF=6.8, JCR Q1) 
  7. Zhang, J.; Chen, G.*; Zhang, K.; Zhao, D.; Li, Z.; Zhong, J.*, Washable and Breathable Electret Sensors Based on Hydro-Charging Technique for Smart Textiles. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2023, 15 (1), 2449-2458. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c19224 (IF=8.3, JCR Q1)
  8. Shi, Y.; Zhang, K.; Ding, S.; Li, Z.; Huang, Y.; Pi, Y.; Zhao, D.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, R.; Zhou, B.; Yang, Z.*; Zhong, J.*, A Self-Powered Piezoelectret Sensor Based on Foamed Plastic Garbage for Monitoring Human Motions. Nano Research 2023, 16 (1), 1269-1276. 10.1007/s12274-022-4766-8 (IF=9.5, JCR Q1)
  9. Dai, N.; Lei, I. M.; Li, Z.; Li, Y.; Fang, P.*; Zhong, J.*, Recent Advances in Wearable Electromechanical Sensors—Moving Towards Machine Learning-Assisted Wearable Sensing Systems. Nano Energy 2023, 105, 108041. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.108041 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  10. Fang, D.; Ding, S.; Dai, Z.; Zhong, J.; Zhou, B.; Wearable Patch with Direction-Aware Sensitivity of In-Plane Force for Self-Powered and Single Communication Channel Based Human-Machine Interaction. Chemical Engineering Journal 2023, 468, 143664. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.143664. (IF=13.3, JCR Q1)
  11. Shu, S.; Wang, Z.; Chen, P.; Zhong, J.; Tang, W.*; Wang, Z.L.*, Machine-Learning Assisted Electronic Skins Capable of Proprioception and Exteroception in Soft Robotics. Advanced Materials 2023, 2211385. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202211385 (IF=27.4, JCR Q1)
  12. Yan, M.; Liu, S.; Xu, Q.; Xiao, Z.; Yuan, X.; Zhou, K.; Zhang, D.*; Wang, Q.; Bowen, C.; Zhong, J.; Zhang, Y.*; Achieving Excellent Energy Harvesting Performance in Lead-free Multilayer Piezoelectric Composites with Highly Aligned Pore Structure, Nano Energy 2023, 106, 108096. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.108096 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1) 
  • 2022
  1. Jiang, Z.; Chen, N.; Yi, Z.; Zhong, J.; Zhang, F.; Ji, S.; Liao, R.; Wang, Y.; Li, H.; Liu, Z.; Wang, Y.; Yokota, T.; Liu, X.; Fukuda, K.*; Chen, X.*; Someya, T.*; A 1.3-Micrometre-Thick Elastic Conductor for Seamless On-Skin and Implantable Sensors. Nature Electronics 2022, 5 (11), 784-793. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41928-022-00868-x (IF=33.7, JCR Q1)
  2. Zhong, J.; Li, Z.; Takakuwa, M.; Inoue, D.; Hashizume, D.; Jiang, Z.; Ou, L.; Nayeem, M.; Umezu, S.; Fukuda, K.*; Someya, T.*; Smart Face Mask Based on An Ultrathin Pressure Sensor for Wireless Monitoring of Breath Conditions, Advanced Materials 2022, 34, 2107758. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202107758 (IF=27.4, JCR Q1, Cover Paper)
  3. Zhao, D.; Zhang, K; Meng, Y.; Li, Z.; Pi, Y.; Shi, Y.; You, J.; Wang, R.; Dai, Z.; Zhou, B.; Zhong, J.*; Untethered Triboelectric Patch for Wearable Smart Sensing and Energy Harvesting, Nano Energy 2022, 100, 107500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107500 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  4. Zhang, K.; Li, Z.; Zhang, J.; Zhao, D.; Pi, Y.; Shi, Y.; Wang, R.; Chen, P.; Li, C.; Chen, G.; Lei, I. M.; Zhong, J.*, Biodegradable Smart Face Masks for Machine Learning-Assisted Chronic Respiratory Disease Diagnosis. ACS Sensors 2022, 7 (10), 3135-3143. https://doi.org/10.1021/acssensors.2c01628 (IF=8.2, JCR Q1)
  5. Lin, S.; Xu, Z.; Wang, S.; Cao, J.; Zhong, J.*; Li, G.*; Fang, P.*; Multiplying the Stable Electrostatic Field of Electret Based on the Heterocharge-Synergy and Superposition Effect, Advanced Science 2022, 9 (32), 2203150. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202203150 (IF=14.3, JCR Q1)
  6. Zhang, Y. W.; Zhang, K.; Shi, Y.; Li, Z.; Zhao, D.; Pi, Y.; Cui, Y.; Zhou, X.; Zhang, Y.*; Zhong, J.*, Electromagnetic Energy Harvesters Based on Natural Leaves for Constructing Self-Powered Systems, Materials Today Energy 2022, 29, 101131. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtener.2022.101131 (IF=9, JCR Q1)
  7. Qiu, W.; Li, Z.; Wang, G.; Peng, Y.; Zhang, M.*; Wang, X.; Zhong, J.*; Lin, L.*; A Moisture-Resistant Soft Actuator with Low Driving Voltages for Haptic Stimulations in Virtual Games, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2022, 14, 31257–31266. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c06209 (IF=8.3, JCR Q1)
  8. Cui, Y.*; Wu, M., Li, Z.; Song, X.*; Wang, C.; Yuan, H.; Yang, Z.; Zhong, J.*; A Miniaturized Mechanical Antenna Bases on FEP/THV Unipolar Electret for Extremely-Low Frequency Transmission. Microsystems & Nanoengineering 2022, 8, 58. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-022-00395-x (IF=7.3, JCR Q1) (Nature Publishing Group)
  9. Jiang, T.; Qiu, W.; Li, Z.; Ye, X.; Liu, Y.; Li, Y.; Wang, X.; Zhong, J.*; Qian, X*.; Lin, L.*; Programmable Tactile Feedback Patterns for Cognitive Assistance by Flexible Electret Actuators. Advanced Functional Materials 2022, 32, 2107985. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202107985 (IF=18.5, JCR Q1)
  10. Zhou, X.; Zhou, K.; Zhang, D.; Bowen, C. R.; Wang, Q.; Zhong, J.; Zhang, Y.*;  Perspective on Porous Piezoelectric Ceramics to Control Internal Stress. Nanoenergy Advances 2022, 2, 269-290. https://doi.org/10.3390/nanoenergyadv2040014
  11. Zhou, Q.; Ji, B.; Hu, F.; Dai, Z.; Ding, S.; Yang, H.; Zhong, J.; Qiao, Y.; Zhou, J.; Luo, J.; Zhou, B.*; Self-Powered Electronic Skin for Micro-scaled 3D Morphology Recognition and High-capacity Communication based on Magnetized Microcilia Array. Advanced Functional Materials 2022, 32 (46), 2208120. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202208120 (IF=18.5, JCR Q1)
  12. Ding, S.; Wang, M.; Yang, H.; Hu, F.; Dai, Z.; Lei, M.; Zhou, Q.; Zhao, D.; Gao, Y.; Zhong, J.; Luo, J.*; Zhou, B.*; Sweeping-responsive Interface Using the Intrinsic Polarity of Magnetized Micropillars for Self-Powered and High-capacity Human-machine Interaction. Nano Energy 2022, 102, 107671. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2022.107671 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1) 
  13. Shi, Y.;Ching, T.; Zhong, J.; Jian, L.; A Dual-Stator HTS Modular Linear Vernier Motor for Long Stroke Applications. IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity 2022, 32, 1-8. doi:10.1109/TASC.2022.3161403 (IF=1.7, JCR Q3)
  • 2021
  1. Liang, J.; Wu, Y.; Yim, J.; Chen, H.; Miao, Z.; Liu, H.; Liu, Y.; Liu, Y.; Wang, D.; Qiu, W.; Shao, Z.; Zhang, M.*; Wang, X.; Zhong, J.*; Lin, L.*; Electrostatic Footpads Enable Agile Insect-Scale Soft Robots with Trajectory Control, Science Robotics 2021, 6, eabe7906. DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.abe790 (IF=26.1, JCR Q1,  Reported by Nature Electronics, Macau Government Portal, MIT Technology Review, Berkeley News)
  2. Yu, L.; He, P.; Shao, Z.; Li, Z.; Kim, H.; Yao, A.; Peng, Y.; Xu, R.; Ahn, C.; Lee, S.; Zhong, J.*; Lin, L.*; Moisture-induced Autonomous Surface Potential Oscillations for Energy Harvesting, Nature Communications 2021, 12, 5287. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-25554-y (IF=14.7, JCR Q1,  Reported by Berkeley Engineering)
  3. Qiu, W.; Zhong, J.*; Jiang, T.; Li, Z.; Yao, M.; Shao, Z.; Cheng, Q.; Liang, J.; Wang, D.; Peng, Y.; He, P.; Zhang, M.*; Wang, X.; Lin, L.*; A Low Voltage-Powered Soft Electromechanical Stimulation Patch for Haptics Feedback in Human-Machine Interfaces. Biosensors and Bioelectronics 2021, 193, 113616. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2021.113616 (IF=10.7, JCR Q1)
  4. Yan, M.; Zhong, J.*; Liu, S.; Xiao, Z.; Yuan, X.; Zhai, D.; Zhou, K.; Li, Z.; Zhang, D.*; Bowen, C.; Zhang, Y.*; Flexible Pillar-Base Structured Piezocomposite with Aligned Porosity for Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting, Nano Energy 2021, 88, 106278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2021.106278 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  5. Li, Z.; Cui, Y.; Zhong, J.*; Recent Advances in Nanogenerators-Based Flexible Electronics for Electromechanical Biomonitoring, Biosensors and Bioelectronics 2021, 186, 113290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2021.113290 (IF=10.7, JCR Q1)
  6. Wang, C.; Cui, Y.*; Song, X.;* Zhong, J.;* Wei, M.; Wu, M., Model, Design, and Testing of Electret-Based Portable Transmitter for Low-Frequency Applications, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation 2021, 2021, 69, 5305. doi: 10.1109/TAP.2021.3061007 (IF=4.6, JCR Q1)
  7. Li, Z.; Long, Y.; Zhong, J.*, Stability and Decay of Surface Electrostatic Charges in Liquids, Nano Energy 2021, 81, 105618. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105618 (IF=16.8,  JCR Q1) 
  8. Shi, Y.;  Zhong, J.; Jian, L., Quantitative Analysis of Back-EMF of a Dual-Permanent-Magnet-Excited Machine: Alert to Flux Density Harmonics Which Make a Negative Contribution to Back-EMF. IEEE Access 2021, 9, 94064-94077. doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3093359 (IF=3.4, JCR Q2）
  9. Ji, B.; Zhou, Q.; Hu, B.; Zhong, J.; Zhou, J.; Zhou, B., Bio-Inspired Hybrid Dielectric for Capacitive and Triboelectric Tactile Sensors with High Sensitivity and Ultrawide Linearity Range. Advanced Materials 2021, 33, 2100859 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202100859 (IF=27.4, JCR Q1）
  • 2020
  1. Jiang, T.; Deng, L.; Qiu, W.; Liang, J.; Wu, Y.; Shao, Z.; Wang, D.; Zhang, M.; Qian, X.*; Zhong, J.*; Wang, X.; Lin, L.*, Wearable Breath Monitoring via A Hot-Film/Calorimetric Airflow Sensing System. Biosensors and Bioelectronics 2020, 163, 112288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bios.2020.112288 (IF=10.7,  JCR Q1)
  2. Long, Y.; He, P.; Xu, R.; Hayasaka, T.; Shao, Z.; Zhong, J.*; Lin, L.*, Molybdenum-Carbide-Graphene Composites for Paper-Based Strain and Acoustic Pressure Sensors. Carbon 2020, 157, 594-601. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2019.10.083 (IF=10.5,  JCR Q1)
  3. Li, Z.; Zhong, J.*; Zi, Y., Robust Power Textile Based on Triboelectrification for Self-Powered Smart Textiles. IEEE Open Journal of Nanotechnology 2020, 1, 95-99. doi: 10.1109/OJNANO.2020.3024751 (IF=1.8, JCR Q3)
  • 2019
  1. Wu, Y.; Yim, J. K.; Liang, J.; Shao, Z.; Qi, M.; Zhong, J.*; Luo, Z.; Yan, X.; Zhang, M.*; Wang, X.; Fearing, R. S.; Full, R. J.; Lin, L.*, Insect-Scale Fast Moving and Ultra-Robust Soft Robot. Science Robotics 2019, 4, eaax1594. DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.aax159 (IF=26.1, JCR Q1, Reported by Science, Scientific American, New Scientist, Berkeley News, ESI Highly Cited Paper)
  2. Zhong, J.*; Ma, Y.; Song, Y.; Zhong, Q.; Chu, Y.; Karakurt, I.; Bogy, D. B.; Lin, L.*, A Flexible Piezoelectret Actuator/Sensor Patch for Mechanical Human–Machine Interfaces. ACS Nano 2019, 13, 7107-7116. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.9b02437 (IF=15.8, JCR Q1, Reported by Electronics Europe News, Berkeley Engineering)
  3. Nie, J.*; Ji, M.; Chu, Y.; Meng, X.; Wang, Y.; Zhong, J.*; Lin, L.*, Human Pulses Reveal Health Conditions by A Piezoelectret Sensor via the Approximate Entropy Analysis. Nano Energy 2019, 58, 528-535. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2019.01.092 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  • 2018
  1. Liu, H.; Zhong, J.#; Lee, C.; Lee, S.-W.; Lin, L.*, A Comprehensive Review on Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Technology: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications. Applied Physics Reviews 2018, 5, 041306. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5074184 (Co-First Author) (IF=11.9, JCR Q1,  ESI Highly Cited Paper)
  2. Chu, Y.; Zhong, J.*; Liu, H.; Ma, Y.; Liu, N.; Song, Y.; Liang, J.; Shao, Z.; Sun, Y.; Dong, Y.; Wang, X.; Lin, L.*, Human Pulse Diagnosis for Medical Assessments Using A Wearable Piezoelectret Sensing System. Advanced Functional Materials 2018, 1803413. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201803413 (IF=18.5, JCR Q1, Cover Paper, Reported by Ministry of Science and Technology of China)
  3. Song, H.; Karakurt, I.; Wei, M.; Liu, N.; Chu, Y.; Zhong, J.*; Lin, L.*, Lead Iodide Nanosheets for Piezoelectric Energy Conversion and Strain Sensing. Nano Energy 2018, 49, 7-13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2018.04.029 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1,  Reported by Science Trends)
  4. Li, W.; Duan, J.; Zhong, J.; Wu, N.; Lin, S.; Xu, Z.; Chen, S.; Pan, Y.; Huang, L.; Hu, B.; Zhou, J.*, Flexible THV/COC Piezoelectret Nanogenerator for Wide-Range Pressure Sensing. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2018, 10, 29675. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.8b11121 (IF=8.3, JCR Q1)
  5. Wu, Y.; Karakurt, I.; Beker, L.; Kubota, Y.; Xu, R.; Ho, K. Y.; Zhao, S.; Zhong, J.; Zhang, M.; Wang, X.; Lin, L.*, Piezoresistive Stretchable Strain Sensors with Human Machine Interface Demonstrations. Sensors and Actuators A: Physical 2018, 279, 46-52. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sna.2018.05.036 (IF=4.1, JCR Q1)
  6. Zang, X.; Shen, C.; Chu, Y.; Li, B.; Wei, M.; Zhong, J.; Sanghadasa, M.; Lin, L.*, Laser-Induced Molybdenum Carbide–Graphene Composites for 3D Foldable Paper Electronics. Advanced Materials 2018, 1800062. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201800062 (IF=27.4, JCR Q1)
  7. Zheng, S.; Zhong, J.; Matsuda, W.; Jin, P.; Chen, M.; Akasaka, T.; Tsukagoshi, K.; Seki, S.; Zhou, J.; Lu, X.*, Fullerene/Cobalt Porphyrin Charge-Transfer Cocrystals: Excellent Thermal Stability and High Mobility. Nano Research 2018, 11, 1917-1924. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-017-1809-7 (IF=9.5, JCR Q1)
  8. Zang, X.; Shen, C.; Kao, E.; Warren, R.; Zhang, R.; Teh, K. S.; Zhong, J.; Wei, M.; Li, B.; Chu, Y.; Sanghadasa, M.; Schwartzberg, A.; Lin, L.*, Titanium Disulfide Coated Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Electrodes Enable High Energy Density Symmetric Pseudocapacitors. Advanced Materials 2018, 30, 1704754. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201704754 (IF=27.4, JCR Q1)
  • 2017
  1. Zhong, J.; Zhong, Q.; Zang, X.; Wu, N.; Li, W.; Chu, Y.; Lin, L.*, Flexible PET/EVA-Based Piezoelectret Generator for Energy Harvesting in Harsh Environments. Nano Energy 2017, 37, 268-274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2017.05.034 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  2. Cheng, Y.; Wang, C.; Zhong, J.#; Lin, S.; Xiao, Y.; Zhong, Q.; Jiang, H.; Wu, N.; Li, W.; Chen, S.; Wang, B.; Zhang, Y.; Zhou, J.*, Electrospun Polyetherimide Electret Nonwoven for Bi-Functional Smart Face Mask. Nano Energy 2017, 34, 562-569. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2017.03.011 (Co-First Author) (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  3.  Yuan, F.; Li, W.; Lin, S.; Wu, N.; Chen, S.; Zhong, J.; Xu, Z.; Li, X.; Xiao, Y.; Huang L.*, Output Optimized Electret Nanogenerator for Self-Powered Long-Distance Optical Communication System. Nanoscale 2017, 9, 18529. https://doi.org/10.1039/C7NR07141H (IF=5.8, JCR Q1)
  4. Li, W.; Zhao, S.; Wu, N.; Zhong, J.; Wang, B.; Lin, S.; Chen, S.; Yuan, F.; Jiang, H.; Xiao, Y.; Hu, B.; Zhou, J.*, Sensitivity-Enhanced Wearable Active Voiceprint Sensor Based on Cellular Polypropylene Piezoelectret. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2017, 9, 23716. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.7b05051 (IF=8.3, JCR Q1)
  5. Wu, N.; Jiang, H.; Li, W.; Lin, S.; Zhong, J.; Yuan, F.; Huang, L.; Hu, B.; Zhou, J.*, Output Enhanced Compact Multilayer Flexible Nanogenerator for Self-Powered Wireless Remote System. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2017, 5, 12787.  https://doi.org/10.1039/C7TA03574H (IF=10.7, JCR Q1)
  6. Ding, H.; Zhong, J.; Xu, F.; Song, F.; Yin, M.; Wu, Y.; Hu, Q.; Wang, J.*, Establishment of 3D Culture and Induction of Osteogenic Differentiation of Pre-Osteoblasts Using Wet-collected Aligned Scaffolds. Materials Science and Engineering: C 2017, 71, 222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2016.10.002 (IF=8.1, JCR Q1)
  7. Wang, B.; Liu, C.; Xiao, Y.; Zhong, J.; Li, W.; Cheng, Y.; Hu, B.; Huang, L.; Zhou, J.*, Ultrasensitive Cellular Fluorocarbon Piezoelectret Pressure Sensor for Self-Powered Human Physiological Monitoring. Nano Energy 2017, 32, 42-49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2016.12.025 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  • 2016
  1. Zhong, J.; Zhong, Q.; Chen, G.; Hu, B.; Zhao, S.; Li, X.; Wu, N.; Li, W.; Yu, H.; Zhou, J.*, Surface Charge Self-Recovering Electret Film for Wearable Energy Conversion in A Harsh Environment. Energy & Environmental Science 2016, 9, 3058-3091. https://doi.org/10.1039/C6EE02135B (IF=32.4, JCR Q1)
  2. Gao, X.; Huang, L.; Wang, B.; Xu, D.; Zhong, J.; Hu, Z.; Zhang, L.; Zhou, J.*, Natural Materials Assembled, Biodegradable, and Transparent Paper-Based Electret Nanogenerator. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2016, 8, 35587. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.6b12913 (IF=8.3, JCR Q1)
  3. Wang, B.; Zhong, J.; Zhong, Q.; Wu, N.; Cheng, X.; Li, W.; Liu, K.; Huang, L.; Hu, B.; Zhou, J.*, Sandwiched Composite Fluorocarbon Film for Flexible Electret Generator. Advanced Electronic Materials 2016, 2, 1500408. https://doi.org/10.1002/aelm.201500408 (IF=5.3, JCR Q1)
  4. Li, W.; Wu, N.; Zhong, J.; Zhong, Q.; Zhao, S.; Wang, B.; Cheng, X.; Li, S.; Liu, K.; Hu, B.; Zhou, J.*, Theoretical Study of Cellular Piezoelectret Generators. Advanced Functional Materials 2015, 26, 1964. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201503704 (IF=18.5, JCR Q1)
  • 2015
  1. Zhong, J.; Zhu, H.; Zhong, Q.; Dai, J.; Li, W.; Jang, S.-H.; Yao, Y.; Henderson, D.; Hu, Q.; Hu, L.; Zhou, J.*, Self-Powered Human-Interactive Transparent Nanopaper Systems. ACS Nano 2015, 9, 7399. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.5b02414 (IF=15.8, JCR Q1, Reported by Scientific American，Nature Nanotechnology，Chemical & Engineering News)
  2. Zhong, J.; Zhong, Q.; Hu, Q.; Wu, N.; Li, W.; Wang, B.; Hu, B.; Zhou, J.*, Stretchable Self-Powered Fiber-Based Strain Sensor. Advanced Functional Materials 2015, 25, 1798. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201404087 (IF=18.5, JCR Q1, Cover Paper)
  3. Zhong, Q.; Zhong, J.#; Cheng, X.; Yao, X.; Wang, B.; Li, W.; Wu, N.; Liu, K.; Hu, B.; Zhou, J.*, Paper-Based Active Tactile Sensor Array. Advanced Materials 2015, 27, 7130. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201502470 (Co-First Author) (IF=27.4, JCR Q1)
  4. Wu, N.; Cheng, X.; Zhong, Q.; Zhong, J.; Li, W.; Wang, B.; Hu, B.; Zhou, J.*, Cellular Polypropylene Piezoelectret for Human Body Energy Harvesting and Health Monitoring. Advanced Functional Materials 2015, 25, 4788. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.201501695 (IF=18.5, JCR Q1)
  5. Li, S.; Zhong, Q.; Zhong, J.; Cheng, X.; Wang, B.; Hu, B.; Zhou, J.*, Cloth-Based Power Shirt for Wearable Energy Harvesting and Clothes Ornamentation. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2015, 7, 14912. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5b03680 (IF=8.3, JCR Q1)
  6. Hu, Q.; Wang, B.; Zhong, Q.; Zhong, J.; Hu, B.; Zhang, X.; Zhou, J.*, Metal-Free and Non-Fluorine Paper-Based Generator. Nano Energy 2014, 14, 236. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2014.09.036 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1)
  • 2014
  1. Zhong, J.; Zhang, Y.; Zhong, Q.; Hu, Q.; Hu, B.; Wang, Z. L.; Zhou, J.*, Fiber-Based Generator for Wearable Electronics and Mobile Medication. ACS Nano 2014, 8, 6273. https://doi.org/10.1021/nn501732z (IF=15.8, JCR Q1, ESI Highly Cited Paper)
  2. Guo, H.; He, X.; Zhong, J.; Zhong, Q.; Leng, Q.; Hu, C.; Chen, J.; Tian, L.; Xi, Y.*; Zhou, J., A Nanogenerator for Harvesting Airflow Energy and Light Energy. Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2014, 2, 2079. https://doi.org/10.1039/C3TA14421F (IF=10.7, JCR Q1)
  3. Zhang, B.; Xiang, Z.; Zhu, S.; Hu, Q.; Cao, Y.; Zhong, J.; Zhong, Q.; Wang, B.; Fang, Y.; Hu, B.*; Zhou, J.*; Wang, Z.*, Dual Functional Transparent Film for Proximity and Pressure Sensing. Nano Research 2014, 7, 1488. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12274-014-0510-3 (IF=9.5, JCR Q1)
  • 2013
  1. Zhong, J.; Zhong, Q.; Fan, F.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, S.; Hu, B.; Wang, Z. L.*; Zhou, J.*, Finger Typing Driven Triboelectric Nanogenerator and Its Use for Instantaneously Lighting up LEDs. Nano Energy 2013, 2, 491. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2012.11.015 (IF=16.8, JCR Q1, Cover Paper)
  2. Zhong, Q.; Zhong, J.#; Hu, B.; Hu, Q.; Zhou, J.*; Wang, Z. L., A Paper-Based Nanogenerator as A Power Source and Active Sensor. Energy & Environmental Science 2013, 6, 1779. https://doi.org/10.1039/C3EE40592C (Co-First Author) (IF=32.4, JCR Q1)
  • 2012
  1. Yuan, L.; Xiao, X.; Ding, T.; Zhong, J.; Zhang, X.; Shen, Y.; Hu, B.; Huang, Y.; Zhou, J.*; Wang, Z. L.*, Paper-Based Supercapacitors for Self-Powered Nanosystems. Angewandte Chemie International Edition 2012, 51, 4934. https://doi.org/10.1002/ange.201109142 (IF=16.1, JCR Q1,  ESI Highly Cited Paper)
  2. Xiao, X.; Li, T.; Yang, P.; Gao, Y.; Jin, H.; Ni, W.; Zhan, W.; Zhang, X.; Cao, Y.; Zhong, J.; Gong, L.; Yen, W.-C.; Mai, W.; Chen, J.; Huo, K.; Chueh, Y.-L.; Wang, Z. L.; Zhou, J.*, Fiber-Based All-Solid-State Flexible Supercapacitors for Self-Powered Systems. ACS Nano 2012, 6, 9200. https://doi.org/10.1021/nn303530k (IF=15.8, JCR Q1, ESI Highly Cited Paper)
  • 2011
  1. Xiao, X.; Yuan, L.; Zhong, J.; Ding, T.; Liu, Y.; Cai, Z.; Rong, Y.; Han, H.; Zhou, J.*; Wang, Z. L.*, High-Strain Sensors Based on ZnO Nanowire/Polystyrene Hybridized Flexible Films. Advanced Materials 2011, 23, 5440. https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201103406 (IF=27.4, JCR Q1)

Funding

  1. Zhong, J. 0117/2024/AMJ, Source: 科技部-澳门科技基金联合项目 (MOST-FDCT), 2,007,000 MOP. 2024-2027.
  2. Zhong, J. SHMDF-OIRFS/2025/002, Source: 何鸿燊医疗基金会, 300,000 MOP. 2025.
  3. Zhong, J. MYRG-GRG2024-00121-FST-UMDF, Source: University of Macau. 280,000 MOP. 2025-2026.
  4. Zhong, J. MYRG-CRG2024-00014-FST-ICI, Source: University of Macau. 400,000 MOP. 2025-2026.
  5. Zhong, J. 0059/2021/AFJ, Source: 基金委-澳门科技基金联合项目 (NSFC-FDCT), 1,800,000 MOP. 2021-2024.
  6. Zhong, J.  0040/2021/A1, Source: 澳门科技基金项目 (FDCT), 1,437,000 MOP. 2021-2024.
  7. Zhong, J. MYRG-GRG2023-00041-FST-UMDF, Source: University of Macau. 400,000 MOP. 2024-2025.
  8. Zhong, J. MYRG2022-00003-FST, Source: University of Macau. 380,160 MOP. 2023-2024.
  9. Zhong, J. Start Research Grant. Source: University of Macau. 150,000 MOP. 2021-2024.
  10. Zhong, J. ; Cooperation Funding. Source: Guangzhou Shenyun Culture Company. 250,000 RMB. 2024-2026.
  11. Zhong, J. ; Cooperation Funding. Source: Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 80,000 RMB. 2024-2025.
  12. Zhong, J. , Wang, F.; Cooperation Funding. Source: Wuyi University, 500,000 RMB. 2023-2026.
  13. Zhong, J. Cooperation Funding. Source: Source: Central South University, 40,000 RMB. 2022.
  14. Zhong, J. Cooperation Funding. Source: Central South University , 50,000 RMB. 2021.
  15. Zhong, J. Cooperation Funding. Source: Beihang University, 100,000 RMB. 2020-2021.
  16. Zhong, J. 基础科学特别研究员经费, Source: 日本理化学研究所 (RIKEN). 3,000,000 JPY. 2020.

Book

  1. Zhong, J.; Zhong, Q.; Zhou, J., Flexible and Wearable Electronics: Design and Fabrication Techniques, Chapter 10: Fiber-Based and Textile-Based Flexible Generators for Wearable Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Sensing, United Scholars Publication, 2016.
  2. Li, Z.; Zhou, J.; Zhong, J.*; Emerging Nanotechnologies in Nanocellulose, Chapter 7: Nanocellulose Paper for Flexible Electronic Substrate, Springer,  2022.

Conference Publication

  1. Jiang, T.; Zhong, J.; Liang, J.; Wu, Y.; Li, Z.; Wang, X.; Lin, L.; Qian, X. Wearable Airflow Sensor for Nasal Symmetric Evaluation and Respiration Monitoring, IEEE SENSORS, 2019, 1-4.
  2. Zhong, J.*; Lin, L., Flexible Electret Generator for Self-Powered Metal Cathodic Protection, IEEE TRANSDUCERS, 2019, 2480-2483.
  3. Karakurt, I.; Zhong, J.; Lin, L. In 3D Printed Flexible Triboelectric Energy Harvesters via Conformal Coating of Parylene AF4, IEEE MEMS, 2019, 954-957.
  4. Ramirez, N.; Zhong, J.; Lin, L. In Piezoelectret Mechanocatalysts for Direct Water Splitting via Ultrasonication, IEEE MEMS, 2019, pp 71-74.
  5. Long, Y.; Zang, X.; Zhong, J.; Xu, R.; Hayasaka, T.; Lin, L. In A Paper-Based Disposable Strain Sensor by Direct Laser Printing, IEEE MEMS, 2019, 815-818.
  6. Liang, J.; Wu, Y.; Shao, Z.; Yim, J. K.; Xu, R.; Song, Y.; Qi, M.; Zhong, J.; Zhang, M.; Wang, X.; Lin, L. In Manipulating the Moving Trajectory of Insect-Scale Piezoelectric Soft Robots by Frequency, IEEE MEMS, 2019, 1041-1044.
  7. Chu, Y.; Liu, H.; Zhong, J.; Dong, Y.; Wang, X.; Lin, L. In Monitoring Vital Signs of Respiration and Heart Beat Simultaneously via a Single Flexible Piezoelectret Sensor, IEEE MEMS, 2019, 607-610.
  8. Chu, Y.; Zhong, J.*; Liu, H.; Liu, N.; Song, Y.; Zang, X.; Dong, Y.; Wang, X.; Lin, L., Self-Powered Pulse Sensors with High Sensitivity to Reveal Sinus Arrhythmia, IEEE MEMS, 2018, 404-407.
  9. Wu, Y.; Ho, K. Y.; Kariya, K.; Xu, R.; Cai, W.; Zhong, J.; Ma, Y.; Zhang, M.; Wang, X.; Lin, L.*, In PRE-Curved PVDF/PI Unimorph Structures for Biomimic Soft Crawling Actuators, IEEE MEMS, 2018, 581-584.
  10. Wu, Y.; Beker, L.; Karakurt, I.; Cai, W.; Elwood, J.; Li, X.; Zhong, J.; Zhang, M.; Wang, X.; Lin, L.*, High Resolution Flexible Strain Sensors for Biological Signal Measurements, IEEE TRANSDUCERS, 2017, 1144-1147.
  11. Zhong, J.; Li, X.; Hu, B.; Yuan, L.; Feng, Y.; Li, T.; Song, T.; Hu, J.; Zhou, J.*, Synthesis and Photoelectrochemical Property of PbS Quantum Dots Modified WO3, ECS Transactions 2013, 50, 41.

Oral Presentation

  1. IEEE International Conference on Micro/Nano Sensors for AI, Healthcare, and Robotics (NSENS), Shenzhen, 2024.3
  2. 13th International Conference on Flexible and Printed Electronics, Chengdu, 2023. 11
  3. RI-IWEAR Research Seminar, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2023. 05. 
  4. IEEE NEMS, Jeju, Korea, 2023. 05.
  5. IAAA Fellow Lecture, Stockholm, Sweden, 2022.10.
  6. Smart Wearable Technology Conference, Suzhou, 2021.11.
  7. Nanoenergy and Nanosystems 2021, Beijing, 2021. 10.
  8. The 3rd Annual Meeting of Shenzhen Society of Micro-Nano Technology. 2020. 12.
  9. International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (Transducers), Berlin, 2019.6
  10. IDTechEx, 2019. 11, Santa Clara, USA. Title: A Flexible Piezoelectret Actuator/Sensor Patch for Mechanical Human-Machine Interfaces
  11. IDTechEx, 2018. 11, Santa Clara, USA. Title: Human Pulse Diagnosis for Medical Assessments Using a Wearable Piezoelectret Sensing System
  12. Sensor Expo and Conference, 2018.06, San Jose, USA. Title: Flexible Sensors and Energy Harvesters Based on Electret and Piezoelectret
  13. Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting & Exhibit, 2017. 11, Boston, USA. Title: Flexible Piezoelectric Generators for Energy Conversion and Self-Powered Applications
  14. IDTechEx, 2017. 11, Santa Clara, USA. Title: Flexible Sensors and Energy Harvesters Based on Electret and Piezoelectret
  15. Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting & Exhibit, 2017. 04, Phoenix, USA. Title: Flexible Electret and Piezoelectret Nanogenerator for Wearable Electronics
  16. The 2nd International Conference on Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, 2016. 07, Beijing, China. Title: Fiber-Based Generator and Strain Sensor for Wearable Electronics and Health Monitoring

Poster Presentations

  1. IEEE Transducers, 2019, 06, Berlin, Germany. Title: Flexible Electret Generator for Self-Powered Metal Cathodic Protection
  2. BSAC Autumn Conference, 2017. 09, Berkeley, USA. Title: Flexible Sensors and Actuators Based on Electret and Piezoelectret
  3. BSAC Spring Conference, 2017. 03, Berkeley, USA. Title: Flexible Energy Harvester and Sensor for Wearable Electronics
  4. The 8th International Photonics and OptoElectronics Meetings, 06, Wuhan, China. Title: Fiber-Based Generator and Sensor for Mobile Health 

Research Service

Reviewer for Nature Communications, Advanced Materials, Joule, ACS Nano, Advanced Functional Materials; Nano Energy; Biosensors and Bioelectronics; ACS Sensors; Nanoscale; Small Methods, ACS Applied Materials & Interface; Sensors & Actuators. A-Physics; Journal of Microelectromechanical System, etc.

Reports for Researching Works

  1. https://www.tdm.com.mo/zh-hant/news-detail/853952, (澳廣視，澳大研發昆蟲機械人冀助災後搜救)
  2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaIU3MOQt9U&t=4s (天涯若比鄰　隔著螢幕可擁抱——專訪澳大科技學院機電工程系鍾俊文助理教授)
  3. https://engineering.berkeley.edu/news/2021/09/damp-tv-demonstrate-the-potential-of-a-green-energy-harvester/ (Berkeley Engineering for Nature Communications 2021)
  4. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41928-021-00639-0 (Nature Electronics for Science Robotics 2021)
  5. https://news.berkeley.edu/2021/07/02/insect-sized-robot-navigates-mazes-with-the-agility-of-a-cheetah/ (Berkeley News for Science Robotics 2021)
  6. https://macaupostdaily.com/article11340.html (The Macau Post Daily for Science Robotics 2021)
  7. https://macaonews.org/social-affairs/macao-scientists-develop-life-saving-robo-bugs/ (The Macao News for Science Robotics 2021)
  8. https://www.gcs.gov.mo/detail/en/N21GAOqDwf?0 (Macau Government Portal for Science Robotics 2021)
  9. https://www.gcs.gov.mo/detail/en/N21GAOqDwf?0 (Macau News Bureau for Science Robotics 2021)
  10. https://www.um.edu.mo/news-and-press-releases/press-release/detail/52225/ (UM News for Science Robotics 2021)
  11. https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/07/watch-human-try-crush-cockroach-inspired-robot-and-fail (Science for Science Robotics 2019)
  12. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/fang-needles-quantum-carpets-and-tender-robot-touches/ (Scientific American for Science Robotics 2019)
  13. https://news.berkeley.edu/2019/07/31/you-cant-squash-this-roach-inspired-robot/ (Berkeley News for Science Robotics 2019)
  14. https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/cockroach-robot-withstand-massive-weight/ (Digital Trends for Science Robotics 2019)
  15. https://www.kqed.org/science/1946089/video-this-robot-is-tougher-than-you-stronger-than-you-and-shaped-like-a-cockroach (KQED Science for Science Robotics 2019)
  16. https://www.newscientist.com/article/2211879-cockroach-robot-wont-break-after-being-repeatedly-stampe d-on/ (New Scientist for Science Robotics 2019)
  17. https://www.electronicproducts.com/News/Sensor_actuator_device_could_add_touch_to_virtual_and_aug mented_reality.aspx (Electronics Products for ACS Nano 2019)
  18. https://engineering.berkeley.edu/2019/07/adding-touch-virtual-and-augmented-reality (Berkeley Engineering for ACS Nano 2019)
  19. https://www.eenewseurope.com/news/micrometers-thin-haptics-film-senses-pressure-too?news_id=118589 (Electronics Europe News for ACS Nano 2019)
  20. http://www.most.gov.cn/gnwkjdt/201811/t20181101_142535.htm (MSTC for Advanced Functional Materials 2018)
  21. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBQCRQ8Dcdw&feature=youtu.be (Youtube for Advanced Functional Materials 2018)
  22. https://sciencetrends.com/lead-iodide-nanosheets-for-piezoelectric-energy-conversion-and-strain-sensing/ (Science Trends for Nano Energy 2018)
  23. http://www.nature.com/nnano/reshigh/2015/0815/full/nnano.2015.183.html (Nature Nanotechnology for ACS Nano 2015)
  24. http://cen.acs.org/articles/93/web/2015/07/Transparent-Paper-Produces-Power-Just.html (Chemical & Engineering News for ACS Nano 2015)
  25. http://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=40737.php (Nanowerk for ACS Nano 2015)

Honors/Awards

2023University of Macau Incentive Scheme for Outstanding Academic Staff
2023International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM) Scientist Medal
2022Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM)
2020Special Postdoctoral Researcher Scholarship (SPDR), RIKEN, Japan
2018Best PhD Thesis, Chinese Institute of Electronics
2017
Best Post Award, BSAC Spring Conference, UC Berkeley
2016
Outstanding PhD Graduate, HUST
2015
Best Post Award, the 8th International Photonics and Optoelectronics Meetings, Wuhan, China
2014
China National Scholarship, Chinese Education Department
2013
Excellent Graduate Student Award, HUST
2012Qiushi Scholarship, HUST
2011
Outstanding B.S. Graduate, HUST

Patents

  1. Paper-based flexible power-generation apparatus, and manufacturing method thereof, Patent Number: 9755553, US Patent.
  2. A wireless tactile feedback system based on breathable actuator (透气驱动器以及触觉反馈装置). Patent Number: 202223136271.9, Chinese Patent
  3. Flexible power generation device and manufacturing method thereof ( 一种柔性发电装置及其制造方法). Patent Number: 201210364143.1, Chinese Patent
  4. Composite packaging product with self-energized electronic display element (一种具备自供能电子显示元件的复合包装产品). Patent Number: 201410283005.X, Chinese Patent
  5. A flexible power textile and its fabrication method ( 一种兼备柔性发电功能的衣服及其制造方法). Patent Number: 201410112708.6, Chinese Patent
  6. Flexible semi-clarity strain sensor and preparation method thereof ( 一种柔性半透明应变传感器及其制备方法). Patent Number: 201110210639.9, Chinese Patent
  7. Flexible paper-based power generating device and manufacture method thereof ( 一种纸基柔性发电装置及其制造方法). Patent Number: 201210548895.3, Chinese Patent
  8. A self-powered wireless emitter and receiver (一种自驱动无线信号收发装置). Patent Number: 201310306475.9, Chinese Patent
  9. Paper-based flexible touch sensor and manufacturing method thereof ( 一种纸基柔性触控传感器及其制造方法). Patent Number: 201410168233.2, Chinese Patent
  10. An electret film fabrication method based on laser heating (一种基于激光加热固膜的驻极体薄膜制备方法). Patent Number: 201510019696.7, Chinese Patent
  11. An electret film with charges recovery ability and its fabrication method. Patent Number: 201510915591.X ( 一种电荷自恢复驻极体薄膜的制备方法), Chinese Patent
  12. A dual-functional mask and its fabrication method (一种具备防尘效果指示功能的防尘口罩及其制备方法). Patent Number: 201610537942.2, Chinese Patent
  13. Pulse diagnosis instrument with self-power pulse sensors ( 一种具有自供能脉搏传感器的脉诊仪). Patent Number: 201610242204.5, Chinese Patent
  14. Floor with flexible power generation elements (一种具备柔性发电元件的地板). Patent Number: 201420004583.0, Chinese Patent
  15. A bicycle caution lamp based on a wind power-driven flexible generating component (一种基于风力驱动柔性发电元件的自行车警示灯). Patent Number: 201420006348.7, Chinese Patent
  16. Self-driven remote controller (一种自驱动遥控器). Patent Number: 201420553529.1, Chinese Patent

Members

Principal Investigator

Prof. Junwen Zhong

 Principal Investigator

junwenzhong@um.edu.mo

Junwen Zhong pursues a vast range of research interests that include self-powered systems, flexible electromechanical sensors/actuators, and soft robots. He recieved B.Sc degree in Chemisry in 2011 and Ph.D. degree in Electrical Science and Engineering in 2016 from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (985), China. He then proceeded to go to University of California Berkeley (2016-2019), USA, and RIKEN/The University of Tokyo (2020), Japan, as a postdoctoral researcher. He started to be an assistant professor of University of Macau in Nov. 2020.

Post Docs & Research Fellows

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Dr. Fei Cao

Research Fellow

feicao@um.edu.mo

Fei Cao persues a broad range of research interests including self-powered and flexible photosensors based on semiconducting technologies. She received her BE degree (2016) and Ph.D. degree (2020) from Nanjing University of Science and Technology. She is now a postdoctor at the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau.

Dr. Max, Zhaoyang Li

Research Fellow

zhaoyangli@um.edu.mo

Zhaoyang Li pursues a broad range of research interests including soft sensor-actuator, self-powered systems and optical sensors. He received B.Sc degree in Automation Science and Electrical Engineering in 2016 and Ph.D. degree in Detection Technology and Automation Device in 2020, both from Beihang University (985), Beijing, China. Since March, 2021, he has been working as a postdoctoral research fellow under the UM Macau Talent Programme (UMTP).

Graduate Student

Dazhe Zhao, Ph.D. Student

 

Dazhe Zhao pursues a broad range of research interests including soft sensor-actuator, soft robots and thermodynamics. He received B.Sc degree in School of Power and Mechanical Engineering in 2021 Wuhan University (985), Wuhan, China. From 2021 to present, he is enrolled as a Ph.D. student under the Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China.  

Kaijun Zhang, Ph.D Student

 

Kaijun Zhang pursues a broad range of research interests including soft sensor-actuator, soft robots and Intelligent manufacturing. He received B.Sc degree in School of Mechanical Engineering in 2021 Zhuhai College of Jilin University, Zhuhai, China. From 2021 to present, he is enrolled as a Ms/PhD student under the Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China.

Yucong Pi, PhD Student

 

Yucong Pi pursues a broad range of research interests including soft sensor-actuator, soft robots and ultrasound haptics. He received B.Sc degree in School of Mechanical Engineering in 2019 Southwest Jiaotong University (211), Sichuan, China. From 2021 to present, he is enrolled as a Ms/PhD student under the Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China.

周冶锡

Yexi Zhou, PhD Student

 

Yexi Zhou pursues a broad range of research interests including soft sensor-actuator, self-powered systems and soft robots. He received B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree in College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences in 2019 and 2022 Wuhan University (985), Wuhan, China. From 2022 to present, he is enrolled as a Ph.D. student under the Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China.   

戴念

                                          Nian Dai, PhD Student

Nian Dai received her B.S. degree in School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (985), Wuhan, China, in 2016, and M.S. degree in School of Instrument Science and Opto-electronics Engineering, Beihang University (985), Beijing, China, in 2020. From 2022 to present, she is enrolled as a Ph.D. student under the Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China. Her research interests include self-powered systems, piezoelectret,  and artificial intelligence algorithms, etc.

管晓

                                        Xiao Guan, PhD Student             

Xiao Guan’s research interests mainly focus on flexible electronics, sensing systems, and soft robots. He received B.Sc degree from Taiyuan University of Technology (211) in 2017 and received Master’s degree from Shenzhen University in 2020. He is currently a Ph.D. student in the Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau.

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                                        Zhe Liu, PhD Student 

Zhe Liu has main interestes in researching mechanical actuators, soft robots and Computer simulation. He received his B.Sc degree in 2022 from Nanchang University (211) and enrolled in the University of Macau since 2022 as a Ms student under the Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China.

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Yu Zhao, Master/PhD Student

Yu Zhao has main interests in researching sensor-actuator, soft robots, and intelligence theory. He received his B.Sc degree in 2022 from Northeastern University(985). From 2023 to the present, he is enrolled as a Ms/PhD student under the Department of Electromechanical Engineering, University of Macau, Macau, China.

Former Students

NameTimeCurrent affiliationPosition
Yujun Shi2020-2022, former PhD studentXinjiang University (211)Associate Professor
Jiacheng You2020-2022, former master studentHonner ShenzhenEngineer
Yaowen Zhang2020-2022, former master studentState-Owned EnterpriseEngineer
Renkun Wang2021-2023, former BS studentUniversity of California BerkeleyMaster student
Yuhao Huang2021-2023, former BS studentJohns Hopkins UniversityMaster student
Lexiang Ou2021-2022, former BS studentCarnegie Mellon UniversityMaster student
Honglin Cui2021-2022, former BS studentNanyang Technological UniversityMaster student

Contact Details

Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Macau, E11
Avenida da Universidade, Taipa,  999078
Macau, China

Room: E11-4078
Telephone: (853) 8822-8766
Fax: (853) 8822-2426
Email: junwenzhong@um.edu.mo