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Author IDs
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-6488-6686
Scopus Author ID: 57116945600
ResearcherID: IST-5649-2023
Google Scholar Profile: hMVtWLoAAAAJ
Impact
Qualifications (Brief)
Postdoc (Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems)
Ph.D. (University of Toronto)
MSc (Worcester Polytechnic Institute)
BEng (Harbin Engineering University)
Qualifications/Experiences
- 1 Oct 2019 - 31 May 2021, Research Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
- 1 Apr 2019 - 31 May 2021, Postdoc fellow, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems. Physical Intelligence department with Prof. Metin Sitti.
- 1 Aug 2014 - 8 Nov 2018, Research Assistant, University of Toronto. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Microrobotics lab, Prof. Eric Diller.
Biography
Jiachen Zhang obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering under the supervision of Prof. Eric Diller from University of Toronto in 2018. Before joining CityU, he was a postdoc fellow in the group of Prof. Metin Sitti at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, where he conducted research in soft milli-robotics, smart materials, and advanced manufacturing. During his stay in Germany, he was awarded the Humboldt research fellowship. His research interests include milli/micro robotics, soft and medical robotics, and biomedical instrumentation.
Patents
- University of Toronto, Mobile device for grasping and active release of objects, US Patent No. US11,285,599, 29 Mar 2022. Inventors: Eric Diller, ZHANG Jiachen.
Research Interests/Areas
- Milli/Micro Robotics
- Soft and Medical Robotics
- Biomedical Instrumentation
Teaching
- Jun 2022 - Now, Graduate, Robotics in Minimally Invasive Healthcare.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Research output
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Enable active mobility of untethered miniature robots in high-resistance multiphase medium
Xiang, Y., Jin, C., Wang, W., Wei, Z., Liu, R., Leng, F., Xu, C., Zhang, L. & Zhang, J., Feb 2026, In: Science Advances. 12, 9, eaea7188.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Magnetically actuated momentum-driven millirobots
Wang, M., Wu, W., Zheng, Z., Dai, W., Wu, T., Liu, R., Xiang, Y., Wang, S., Zhang, J., Wang, Z. & Liu, J., 2026, In: Nature Communications. 17, 1, 1169.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Magnetic Impact Needle Robot
XIANG, Y. (Inventor) & ZHANG, J. (Inventor), 26 May 2026, Patent No. US12,636,109, Priority No. 18/524,268Research output: Patents, Agreements and Assignments › RGC 51 - Patents (CityUHK)
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Microrobotic copper-rich electrochemical interfacing for targeted cancer theranostics in the gut
Byun, J. (Co-first Author), Jang, S. (Co-first Author), Wu, Y. (Co-first Author), Choi, J. (Co-first Author), Bozuyuk, U., Ko, J., Karacakol, A. C., Kim, E. H., Chun, S., Aghakhani, A., Chung, S., Zhang, J., Yang, Y. & Sitti, M., 13 Mar 2026, In: Science Advances. 12, 11, 17 p., eaeb5934.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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Bioinspired soft microvalve as an integrable fluidic diode for point-of-care devices
Wang, W., Zhang, Y., Xiang, Y., Jin, C., Liu, R., Wei, Z., Li, H. & Zhang, J., 17 Dec 2025, In: Cell Reports Physical Science. 6, 12, 102987.Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
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STDSP-YP-CRI: Research on a magnetically driven miniature robot for non-invasive drug delivery via the Eustachian tube
ZHANG, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), WEI, Z. (Co-Investigator), XIANG, Y. (Co-Investigator) & ZHANG, Y. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/26 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: Hopping Aerial Robots: Reaching New Heights across Size Scales through Thrust-based and Parallel Elastic Actuation
ZHANG, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/25 → …
Project: Research
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TDG(CityU): Development of a Virtual Robotic Operating Room in Healthcare to Bring Intuitive and Immersive Learning Experiences to Students
ZHANG, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
15/01/24 → …
Project: Research
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GRF: A Small Rotorcraft Capable of Continuous Monopedal Hopping
ZHANG, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/24 → …
Project: Research
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STG-ExtU-Lead: AI-assisted Microrobotic Platform for Minimally Invasive Interventions
ZHANG, L. (Main Project Coordinator [External]) & ZHANG, J. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator)
1/01/24 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Stanford's Top 2% most highly cited scientists 2025
ZHANG, J. (Recipient), Sept 2025
Prize: RGC 64B - Prizes and awards