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Prof. YU Hongyu 于宏宇
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Prof. YU Hongyu 于宏宇

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Area of Specialization: Space exploration; Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS); Robotics; Sensors and sensing systems

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PhD (USC)

 

Short Description

 

Prof. Hongyu Yu received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Electronics Engineering from Tsinghua University, China, in 1997 and 2000, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California, USA, in 2005. He was a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Southern California from 2005-2007. He joined Arizona State University (ASU), USA, in 2008 holding as assistant professor (2008-2014) and associate professor (2014-2017) in both School of Earth and Space Exploration and School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering. During the tenure at ASU, he was the principal investigator for multiple projects from NASA, NSF and Intel. In 2018, he joined The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), holding as associate professor (2018-2025) and professor (2025) in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He was the principal investigator for multiple government and industry projects. He joined the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2025.

 

His career focuses on Space exploration missions and is currently the PI of the Chang'E-8 Hong Kong Operational Robot project, as well as Hong Kong Popular Science Satellite mission. Beyond aerospace projects, his research interests include flexible MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) sensors, sensors and multimodal perception, human machine interface and soft robotics.

 

Selected Publications

 
  1. Deng, Y., Xu, K., Jiao, R. et al. Rotating square tessellations enabled stretchable and adaptive curved display. npj Flex Electron 8, 4 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-023-00291-y
  2. Y. Hou, Z. Li, Z. Wang, X. Zhang, Y. Li, C. Li, H. Guo, H. Yu, Programmable and Surface-Conformable Origami Design for Thermoelectric Devices. Adv. Sci. 2024, 11, 2309052. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202309052
  3. Jiao, R., Wang, R., Wang, Y. et al. Vertical serpentine interconnect-enabled stretchable and curved electronics. Microsyst Nanoeng 9, 149 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-023-00625-w
  4. X. Wang et al., "A Flexible Thin-Film Pressure Sensor Based on Thermal Conduction Mechanism for Pressure, Orientation, and Mapping Signal Acquisition," in IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 23, no. 3, pp. 1990-1998, 1 Feb.1, 2023, doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2022.3230982.
  5. Wang, X., Deng, Y., Jiang, P. et al. Low-hysteresis, pressure-insensitive, and transparent capacitive strain sensor for human activity monitoring. Microsyst Nanoeng 8, 113 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-022-00450-7
  6. Multidimensional Tactile Sensor with a Thin Compound Eye-Inspired Imaging System. Yazhan Zhang, Xia Chen, Michael Yu Wang, and Hongyu Yu. Soft Robotics 2022 9:5, 861-870
  7. X. Chen, G. Zhang, M. Y. Wang and H. Yu, "A Thin Format Vision-Based Tactile Sensor With a Microlens Array (MLA)," in IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 22, no. 22, pp. 22069-22076, 15 Nov.15, 2022, doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2022.3208554.
  8. G. Zhang, Y. Du, H. Yu and M. Y. Wang, "DelTact: A Vision-Based Tactile Sensor Using a Dense Color Pattern," in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 10778-10785, Oct. 2022, doi: 10.1109/LRA.2022.3196141.
  9. Xingru Chen, Yongkai Li, Xiaoyi Wang, and Hongyu Yu. Origami Paper-Based Stretchable Humidity Sensor for Textile-Attachable Wearable Electronics. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2022 14 (31), 36227-36237. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c08245
  10. C. Pang, Q. Wang, K. Mak, H. Yu and M. Y. Wang, "Viko 2.0: A Hierarchical Gecko-Inspired Adhesive Gripper With Visuotactile Sensor," in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, vol. 7, no. 3, pp. 7842-7849, July 2022, doi: 10.1109/LRA.2022.3183249.
  11. Y. Hou, Y. Yang, Z. Wang, Z. Li, X. Zhang, B. Bethers, R. Xiong, H. Guo, H. Yu, Whole Fabric-Assisted Thermoelectric Devices for Wearable Electronics. Adv. Sci. 2022, 9, 2103574. https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202103574
  12. Deng, Y., Liu, W., Cheung, Y.K. et al. Curved display based on programming origami tessellations. Microsyst Nanoeng 7, 101 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-021-00319-1
  13. X. Wang et al., "A Vertically Aligned Multiwall Carbon Nanotube-Based Humidity Sensor With Fast Response, Low Hysteresis, and High Repeatability," in IEEE Sensors Letters, vol. 5, no. 11, pp. 1-4, Nov. 2021, Art no. 2000804, doi: 10.1109/LSENS.2021.3119182.
  14. Wang, Y., Guo, J., Fang, Y., Zhang, X. and Yu, H. (2021), Ultralight Metamaterial for Sound Absorption Based on Miura-Ori Tessellation Structures. Adv. Eng. Mater., 23: 2100563. https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.202100563
  15. Wang, X., Deng, Y., Chen, X. et al. An ultrafast-response and flexible humidity sensor for human respiration monitoring and noncontact safety warning. Microsyst Nanoeng 7, 99 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41378-021-00324-4
  16. Y. K. Cheung and H. Yu*, “Electrochemical Based Tilt Sensors with Symmetric Concentric Electrode Pairs,” IEEE Sensors Journal, Date of publication: Aug, 2021, DOI: 10.1109/JSEN.2021.3102408.
  17. Z. Zeng, H. Yu, and X. Chen*, “In situ Characterization of Buckling Dynamics in Silicon Microribbon on an Elastomer Substrate,” Extreme Mechanics Letters, vol. 48, June 19 2021, Art. no. 101397. doi: 10.1016/j.eml.2021.101397.
  18. Y. Li and H. Yu*, “A Planar Developable Double Corrugation Surface Enabled Stretchable Heart Rate Sensing System,” IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 21, no. 14, pp. 16275-16281, July 15 2021. doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2021.3076108.
  19. Y. Hou, Z. Li, Z. Wang ,and H. Yu*, “Miura-ori Structured Flexible Microneedle Array Electrode for Bio-signal Recording,” Microsystems & Nanoengineering, vol. 7, no. 1, July 21 2021, Art. no. 53. doi: 10.1038/s41378-021-00259-w.
  20. Y. Li, W. Liu, W. Hong*, and H. Yu*, “Miura-ori Enabled Stretchable Circuit Boards,” npj Flexible Electronics, vol. 5, no. 1, February 2021, Art. no. 3. doi: 10.1038/s41528-021-00099-8.
  21. Z. Wang, P. Bi, Y. Yang, H. Ma, Y. Lan, X. Sun, Y. Hou, H.Yu, G. Lu, L. Jiang*, B. Zhu*, R. Xiong*, “Star-Nose-Inspired Multi-Mode Sensor for Anisotropic Motion Monitoring,” Nano Energy, vol. 80, February 2021, Art. no. 105559. doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2020.105559.
  22. Y. Hou, R. Jiao, and H. Yu*, “MEMS based Geophones and Seismometers,” Sensors and Actuators A: Physical, vol. 318, February 2021, Art. no. 112498. doi: 10.1016/j.sna.2020.112498.
  23. Z. Zeng, H. C. Chiu, L. Zhao, T. Zhao, C. Zhang, M. Karami, H. Yu, S. Du and X. Chen*, “Dual Beam-Shear Differential Interference Microscopy for Full-Field Surface Deformation Gradient Characterization,” Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, vol. 145, December 2020, Art. no. 104162. doi: 10.1016/j.jmps.2020.104162.
  24. Y. Hou, Y. Wang, M. Yu, Z. Wang* and H. Yu*, “Miura-ori Metastructure Enhanced Conductive Elastomers,” Advanced Materials Technology, vol. 5, no. 8, May 27 2020, Art. no. 2000249. doi: 10.1002/admt.202000249.
  25. S. Huang, Z. Wang, R. Xiong, H. Yu and J. Shi*, “Significant Enhancement in Thermoelectric Performance of Mg3Sb2 from Bulk to Two-Dimensional Mono Layer,” Nano Energy, vol. 62, pp. 212-219, August 2019. doi: 10.1016/j.nanoen.2019.05.028.
  26. Y. Xu, W.J. Lin, M. Gliege, R. Gunckel, Z. Zhao, H. Yu, L.L. Dai*, “A Dual Ionic Liquid-Based Low-Temperature Electrolyte System,” Journal of Physical Chemistry B, vol. 122, no. 50, pp. 12077-12086, November 13 2018. doi: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.8b08815.
  27. Y. Hou, Y. Shang, M. Yu, C. Feng, H. Yu, S. Yao*, “Tunable Water Harvesting Surfaces Consisting of Biphilic Nanoscale Topography,” ACS Nano, vol. 12, no. 11, pp. 11022-11030, October 22 2018. doi: 10.1021/acsnano.8b05163.
  28. Y. Xu; O. Ghag; M. Reimann; P. Sitterle; P. Chatterjee; E. Nofen; H. Jiang; H. Yu; L. Dai, “Development of visible-light responsive and mechanically enhanced “smart” UCST interpenetrating network hydrogels” soft matter, 2018,14, 151-16.
  29. M. Liang, H. Huang and H. Yu, “Molecular Electronic Transducer Based Planetary Seismometer with New Fabrication Process,” Micro Electroc Mechnaical System (MEMS), 2016 IEEE 20th International Conference on, Shanghai, pp 986-989, 2016
  30. Z. Song, X. Wang, C. Lv, Y. An, M. Liang, T. Ma, D. He, Y. J. Zheng, S.Q. Huang, H. Yu, and H. Jiang, “Kirigami-Based Stretchable Lithium-Ion Batteries,” Scientific Reports, Volume: 5, Article number: 10988, 2015
  31. C. Lv, D. Krishnaraju, G. Konjevod, H. Yu, and H. Jiang, 2014, “Origami based Mechanical Metamaterials,” Scientific Reports, Volume: 4, Article number; 5979, 2014
  32. Z. Song, T. Ma, R. Tang, Q. Cheng, X. Wang, D. Krishnaraju, R. Panat, C. K. Chan, H. Yu, and H.Jiang, “Origami Lithium-ion Batteries,” Nature Communications, Volume: 5 Article Number: 3140, 2014
  33. R. Tang, H. Tu, Y. Xu, H. Jiang and H. Yu, “ Micro Origami Solar Panel,” Applied Physics Letters, Volume: 104 Issue: 8 Article Number: 083501, 2014
  34. Q. Cheng, Z. Song, T. Ma, B. Smith, R. Tang, H. Yu, H. Jiang and C. Chan, “3D Paper-based Lithium-ion Batteries using Folding,” Nano Letters, Volume: 13, Issue: 10, pp 4969-4974, 2013
  35. R. Tang, H. Huang, J. Oiler, M. Liang and H. Yu, “Three Dimensional Flexible Thermal Sensor for Intravascular Flow Monitoring,” IEEE sensors journal, Volume: 13, Issue: 10, pp 3991-3998, 2013
  36. H. Huang, M. Liang, R. Tang, J. Oiler, T. Ma and H. Yu “Molecular Electronic Transducer-Based Low Frequency Accelerometer Fabricated With Post-CMOS Compatible Process Using Droplet as Hongyu Yu Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Sensing Body,” IEEE Electron Device Letters, Volume: 34 , Issue: 10, pp 1304 – 1306, 2013
  37. H. Huang, B. Carande, R. Tang, J. Oiler, D. Zuitsev, V. Agafonov and H. Yu, “A Micro Seismometer based on Molecular Electronic Transducer Technology for Planetary Exploration,” Applied Physics Letters, Volume: 102 Issue: 19 Article Number: 193512, 2013
  38. Z. Wang, X. Qiu, S. Chen, W. Pang, H. Zhang, J. Shi, and H. Yu, “ZnO based Film Bulk Acoustic Resonator as Infrared Sensor,” Thin Solid Films, Volume: 519, Issue: 18, pp 6144-6147, 2011
  39. X. Qiu, J. Zhu, J. Oiler, C. Yu, Z. Wang, and H. Yu, “Film Bulk Acoustic-wave Resonator Based Ultraviolet Sensor,” Applied Physics Letter, Volume: 94, Issue: 15, Article Number: 151917, 2009
  40. C. Yu, Z. Wang, H. Yu, and H. Jiang, “A Stretchable Temperature Sensor Based on Elastically Buckled Thin Film Devices on Elastomeric Substrates,” Applied Physics Letter, Volume: 95, Issue: 14, Article Number: 141912, 2009
  41. H. Yu, L. Ai, M. Rouhanizadeh, D. Patel, E. Kim, and T. Hsiai, “Flexible Polymer Sensors for In Vivo Intravascular Shear Stress Analysis,” Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, Volume: 17, Issue: 5, pp 1178-1186, 2008 
     

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