Zhongda Sun

7.3k total citations · 14 hit papers
42 papers, 5.9k citations indexed

About

Zhongda Sun is a scholar working on Biomedical Engineering, Cognitive Neuroscience and Polymers and Plastics. According to data from OpenAlex, Zhongda Sun has authored 42 papers receiving a total of 5.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 39 papers in Biomedical Engineering, 34 papers in Cognitive Neuroscience and 12 papers in Polymers and Plastics. Recurrent topics in Zhongda Sun's work include Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials (39 papers), Tactile and Sensory Interactions (32 papers) and Conducting polymers and applications (12 papers). Zhongda Sun is often cited by papers focused on Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials (39 papers), Tactile and Sensory Interactions (32 papers) and Conducting polymers and applications (12 papers). Zhongda Sun collaborates with scholars based in Singapore, China and Australia. Zhongda Sun's co-authors include Chengkuo Lee, Zixuan Zhang, Minglu Zhu, Qiongfeng Shi, Tianyiyi He, Tao Chen, Bowei Dong, Jianxiong Zhu, Xuechuan Shan and Xinge Guo and has published in prestigious journals such as Advanced Materials, Nature Communications and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Zhongda Sun

41 papers receiving 5.8k citations

Hit Papers

Haptic-feedback smart glove as a creative human-machine i... 2019 2026 2021 2023 2020 2020 2020 2020 2022 100 200 300 400 500
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Haptic-feedback smart glove as a creative human-machine interface (HMI) for virtual/augmented reality applications
    2020 590 citations Minglu Zhu, Zhongda Sun et al. profile →
  2. Triboelectric nanogenerator sensors for soft robotics aiming at digital twin applications
    2020 546 citations Tao Jin, Zhongda Sun et al. Nature Communications profile →
  3. Progress in wearable electronics/photonics—Moving toward the era of artificial intelligence and internet of things
    2020 501 citations Qiongfeng Shi, Tianyiyi He et al. profile →
  4. Machine Learning Glove Using Self‐Powered Conductive Superhydrophobic Triboelectric Textile for Gesture Recognition in VR/AR Applications
    2020 395 citations Zhongda Sun, Tianyiyi He et al. Advanced Science profile →
  5. Augmented tactile-perception and haptic-feedback rings as human-machine interfaces aiming for immersive interactions
    2022 375 citations Zhongda Sun, Minglu Zhu et al. Nature Communications profile →
  6. Deep learning-enabled triboelectric smart socks for IoT-based gait analysis and VR applications
    2020 329 citations Zixuan Zhang, Tianyiyi He et al. profile →
  7. Development Trends and Perspectives of Future Sensors and MEMS/NEMS
    2019 321 citations Jianxiong Zhu, Xinmiao Liu et al. profile →
  8. Artificial Intelligence‐Enabled Sensing Technologies in the 5G/Internet of Things Era: From Virtual Reality/Augmented Reality to the Digital Twin
    2022 267 citations Zixuan Zhang, Zhongda Sun et al. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología profile →
  9. Deep learning enabled smart mats as a scalable floor monitoring system
    2020 258 citations Qiongfeng Shi, Zixuan Zhang et al. Nature Communications profile →
  10. Triboelectric Nanogenerator Enabled Wearable Sensors and Electronics for Sustainable Internet of Things Integrated Green Earth
    2022 255 citations Yanqin Yang, Xinge Guo et al. Advanced Energy Materials profile →
  11. Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Enabled Virtual Shop Applications Using Self‐Powered Sensor Enhanced Soft Robotic Manipulator
    2021 211 citations Zhongda Sun, Minglu Zhu et al. Advanced Science profile →
  12. Soft Robotic Perception System with Ultrasonic Auto-Positioning and Multimodal Sensory Intelligence
    2023 102 citations Qiongfeng Shi, Zhongda Sun et al. ACS Nano profile →
  13. Precisely manipulating polymer chain interactions for multifunctional hydrogels
    2025 74 citations Shuai Guo, Songlin Zhang et al. Matter profile →
  14. Zero‐Biased Bionic Fingertip E‐Skin with Multimodal Tactile Perception and Artificial Intelligence for Augmented Touch Awareness
    2024 57 citations Xinge Guo, Zhongda Sun et al. profile →

Peers — A (Enhanced Table)

Peers by citation overlap · career bar shows stage (early→late) cites · hero ref

Name h Career Trend Papers Cites
Zhongda Sun Singapore 31 4.7k 2.2k 1.8k 1.4k 899 42 5.9k
Zixuan Zhang China 37 5.2k 1.1× 2.3k 1.0× 2.1k 1.2× 1.7k 1.2× 1.1k 1.2× 78 6.6k
Minglu Zhu China 28 4.6k 1.0× 2.3k 1.0× 2.0k 1.1× 1.1k 0.8× 905 1.0× 60 5.6k
Tianyiyi He Singapore 48 7.0k 1.5× 2.8k 1.2× 3.2k 1.8× 2.2k 1.5× 1.5k 1.6× 79 8.5k
Tao Chen China 39 4.0k 0.9× 1.6k 0.7× 1.5k 0.8× 1.7k 1.2× 1.3k 1.5× 257 6.8k
Qiongfeng Shi Singapore 56 8.3k 1.8× 3.3k 1.5× 3.9k 2.2× 2.8k 2.0× 2.3k 2.5× 118 10.0k
Yasser Khan United States 28 3.6k 0.8× 803 0.4× 1.2k 0.7× 2.4k 1.7× 310 0.3× 56 5.4k
Jaemin Kim South Korea 24 5.5k 1.2× 1.9k 0.8× 2.5k 1.4× 2.5k 1.8× 676 0.8× 36 6.7k
Hao Wu China 35 3.5k 0.7× 1.2k 0.5× 1.4k 0.8× 1.3k 0.9× 805 0.9× 116 4.5k
Jeonghyun Kim South Korea 32 2.9k 0.6× 808 0.4× 941 0.5× 1.6k 1.1× 418 0.5× 140 4.7k
Zhihao Zhou China 24 3.3k 0.7× 1.2k 0.5× 1.7k 0.9× 902 0.6× 529 0.6× 78 4.0k

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Fields of papers citing papers by Zhongda Sun

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Co-authorship network of co-authors of Zhongda Sun

This figure shows the co-authorship network connecting the top 25 collaborators of Zhongda Sun. A scholar is included among the top collaborators of Zhongda Sun based on the total number of citations received by their joint publications. Widths of edges represent the number of papers authors have co-authored together. Node borders signify the number of papers an author published with Zhongda Sun. Zhongda Sun is excluded from the visualization to improve readability, since they are connected to all nodes in the network.

All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Guo, Shuai, Songlin Zhang, Siqi Liu, et al.. (2025). Precisely manipulating polymer chain interactions for multifunctional hydrogels. Matter. 8(4). 101785–101785. 74 indexed citations breakdown →
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Sun, Zhongda, et al.. (2024). Self‐Sustained Artificial Internet of Things Based on Vibration Energy Harvesting Technology: Toward the Future Eco‐Society. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 5(11). 22 indexed citations
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Xu, Yunlong, Zhongda Sun, Hua Shen, et al.. (2024). Bionic e-skin with precise multi-directional droplet sliding sensing for enhanced robotic perception. Nature Communications. 15(1). 6022–6022. 30 indexed citations
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Zhao, Xi, Zhongda Sun, & Chengkuo Lee. (2024). Augmented Tactile Perception of Robotic Fingers Enabled by AI‐Enhanced Triboelectric Multimodal Sensors. Advanced Functional Materials. 34(49). 33 indexed citations
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Deng, Haitao, et al.. (2023). Intelligent soft robotic fingers with multi-modality perception ability. iScience. 26(8). 107249–107249. 13 indexed citations
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Sun, Zhongda, Zixuan Zhang, & Chengkuo Lee. (2023). A skin-like multimodal haptic interface. Nature Electronics. 6(12). 941–942. 32 indexed citations
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Shi, Qiongfeng, Zhongda Sun, Xianhao Le, Jin Xie, & Chengkuo Lee. (2023). Soft Robotic Perception System with Ultrasonic Auto-Positioning and Multimodal Sensory Intelligence. ACS Nano. 17(5). 4985–4998. 102 indexed citations breakdown →
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Yang, Yanqin, Xinge Guo, Minglu Zhu, et al.. (2022). Triboelectric Nanogenerator Enabled Wearable Sensors and Electronics for Sustainable Internet of Things Integrated Green Earth. Advanced Energy Materials. 13(1). 255 indexed citations breakdown →
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Sun, Zhongda, Minglu Zhu, Tianyiyi He, et al.. (2022). AI-enhanced Multifunctional Haptic Rings for Cross-space Perception and Sensation in Metaverse. 380–383. 2 indexed citations
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Shen, Shen, Jia Yi, Zhongda Sun, et al.. (2022). Human Machine Interface with Wearable Electronics Using Biodegradable Triboelectric Films for Calligraphy Practice and Correction. Nano-Micro Letters. 14(1). 225–225. 68 indexed citations
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Zhu, Minglu, Zhongda Sun, & Chengkuo Lee. (2022). Soft Modular Glove with Multimodal Sensing and Augmented Haptic Feedback Enabled by Materials’ Multifunctionalities. ACS Nano. 16(9). 14097–14110. 109 indexed citations
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Shi, Qiongfeng, Yanqin Yang, Zhongda Sun, & Chengkuo Lee. (2022). Progress of Advanced Devices and Internet of Things Systems as Enabling Technologies for Smart Homes and Health Care. ACS Materials Au. 2(4). 394–435. 59 indexed citations
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Sun, Zhongda, Minglu Zhu, Xuechuan Shan, & Chengkuo Lee. (2022). Augmented tactile-perception and haptic-feedback rings as human-machine interfaces aiming for immersive interactions. Nature Communications. 13(1). 5224–5224. 375 indexed citations breakdown →
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Zhu, Minglu, Zhongda Sun, Tao Chen, & Chengkuo Lee. (2021). Low cost exoskeleton manipulator using bidirectional triboelectric sensors enhanced multiple degree of freedom sensory system. Nature Communications. 12(1). 2692–2692. 174 indexed citations
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Sun, Zhongda, Minglu Zhu, Zixuan Zhang, et al.. (2021). Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) Enabled Virtual Shop Applications Using Self‐Powered Sensor Enhanced Soft Robotic Manipulator. Advanced Science. 8(14). e2100230–e2100230. 211 indexed citations breakdown →
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Jin, Tao, Zhongda Sun, Long Li, et al.. (2020). Triboelectric nanogenerator sensors for soft robotics aiming at digital twin applications. Nature Communications. 11(1). 5381–5381. 546 indexed citations breakdown →
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Shi, Qiongfeng, Zixuan Zhang, Tianyiyi He, et al.. (2020). Deep learning enabled smart mats as a scalable floor monitoring system. Nature Communications. 11(1). 4609–4609. 258 indexed citations breakdown →

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