Research
Lab-on-a-Contact Lens: We aim to develop Smart Contact Lenses with integrated digital diagnostics and self-adaptive therapeutics, enabling a personalized theranostic healthcare platform.
Representative Work:
1.Yangzhi Zhu*, et al., Lab-on-a-Contact Lens: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities in Diagnostics and Therapeutics. Advanced Materials. 2022.
2. Shaopei Li, Yangzhi Zhu*, et al., A Microchambers Containing Contact Lens for the Noninvasive Detection of Tear Exosomes. Advanced Functional Materials. 2022.
3. Yangzhi Zhu, et al., A Microfluidic Contact Lens to Address Contact Lens-Induced Dry Eye. Small. 2022.
Lab-on-the-Skin: We aim to develop a lab-on-the-skin platform for personalized healthcare that integrates wearable sensor(s), therapeutic systems, and flexible robotics.
Representative Work:
1.Yangzhi Zhu, et al., A Breathable, Passive-Cooling, Non-Inflammatory, and Biodegradable Aerogel Electronic Skin for Wearable Physical-Electrophysiological-Chemical Analysis. Advanced Materials. 2022.
2. Yangzhi Zhu, et al., Epidermis-Inspired Wearable Piezoresistive Pressure Sensors Using Reduced Graphene Oxide Self-Wrapped Copper Nanowire Networks. Small Methods 2021.
3. Yangzhi Zhu, et al., Skin-interfaced electronics: A promising and intelligent paradigm for personalized healthcare. Biomaterials. 2023.