Educational Background：

• 2006.9 – 2008.6: Uppsala University, Mechanical Engineering, Postdoctoral Fellow
• 2001.9 – 2005.8: Nanyang Technological University, Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D.  
• 1997.9 – 2001.4: Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Mechanical Engineering and Automation,  B.Eng.

Work Experience：

• 2014.8 – Present: School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Professor
• 2011.1 – 2014.4: Faculty of Science and Technology, Uppsala University, Associate Professor
• 2008.1 – 2010.4: Faculty of Science and Technology, Uppsala University, Researcher

Zhigang Wu, Ph.D., is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology. His research focuses on humanoid biomimetic robots, embodied intelligent soft robots, and digital (AI)-driven design and manufacturing of intelligent soft systems.

He has spearheaded numerous high-level research initiatives, including National Key R&D Programs, National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Joint Fund projects, and NSFC General Programs. His contributions were recognized with the 2025 Hubei Provincial Natural Science Award (Second Class). Professor Wu has published over 100 academic papers in prestigious international journals such as Sci. Robot., Nat. Commun., Sci. Adv., and Adv. Mater..

We warmly welcomes research collaborations and applications from outstanding students in the fields of Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence.

Representative Publications (past 5-10 years, in order of impact)：

Zhang Shuo, Yong Haocheng, Zhang Jinhao, Chai Zhiping, Ke Xingxing, Zong Zisheng, Ding Han, Zhang Zhuang, Li Kan, Wu Zhigang. Mechanically strengthened silicone-based origami structures via hierarchical interfacial shrink fitting[J]. Science Advances, 2025.

Qin Jiang, Xin Zhao, Tiyong Zhao, Wenlong Li, Jie Ye, Xingxing Dong, Xinyi Wang, Qingyu Liu, Han Ding, Zhibiao Ye, Xiaodong Chen, Zhigang Wu. A machine-learning–powered spectral-dominant multimodal soft wearable system for long-term and early-stage diagnosis of plant stresses." Science Advances, 2025.

Xingxing Ke, Haochen Yong, Fukang Xu, Han Ding & Zhigang Wu. Stenus-inspired, swift, and agile untethered insect-scale soft propulsors." Nature Communications, 2024.

Junjun Gao,Song Zhang,Pan Deng,Zhigang Wu,Bruno Lemaitre,ZongZhao Zhai, and Zheng Guo Dietary L-Glu sensing by enteroendocrine cells adjusts food intake via modulating gut PYY/NPF secretion." Nature Communications, 2024.

Haochen Yong,Fukang Xu,Chenfei Li,Han Ding,and Zhigang Wu Tailoring Stress–Strain Curves of Flexible Snapping Mechanical Metamaterialb for On‐Demand Mechanical Responses via Data‐Driven Inverse Design." Advanced Materials, 2024.

Shuo Zhang, Xingxing Ke, Qin Jiang, Zhiping Chai, Zhigang Wu*, Han Ding*,. Fabrication and Functionality Integration Technologies for Small‐scale Soft Robots." Advanced Materials, 2022. [pdf]

Shuo Zhang, Xingxing Ke, Qin Jiang, Han Ding*, Zhigang Wu* " Programmable and reprocessable multifunctional elastomeric sheets for soft origami robots." Science Robotics, 2021. [pdf]

Patents：

[1] Preparation Method and Product of a Fatigue-Resistant Flexible Electronic Device. Inventors: Wu Zhigang, Leng Kangmin, Wu Kang. Status: Authorized. Patent No.: ZL201810972570.5. Authorization Date: August 14, 2020.

[2] Fabrication Method and Product of Circuits on Complex Curved Surfaces. Inventors: Wu Zhigang, Zhang Shuo, Jiang Jiajun. Status: Authorized. Patent No.: ZL201811409232.7. Authorization Date: December 29, 2020.

[3] Multi-Claw Active Conformal Ablation Needle with Magnetic Control. Inventors: Wu Zhigang, Wu Kang, Hu Zenghui, Lv Liangxiong, Liang Huageng, Zhang Xiaoping. Status: Authorized. Patent No.: ZL201910352164.3. Authorization Date: December 8, 2020.

[4] Chip Sorting and Mounting Equipment. Inventors: Wu Zhigang, Huang Bingkang, Zhu Jiaqi. Status: Authorized. Patent No.: ZL202010462005.1. Authorization Date: March 9, 2023.

[5] Die-Cutting-Based Roll-to-Roll Patterning Equipment. Inventors: Wu Zhigang, Huang Bingkang, Zhu Jiaqi. Status: Authorized. Patent No.: ZL202010329321.1. Authorization Date: July 27, 2021.

[6] Soft Manipulator Head, Rigid Base and Equipment for Nucleic Acid Testing and Sampling. Inventors: Wu Zhigang, Zhu Jiaqi, Qin Qin, Ke Xingxing. Status: Authorized. Patent No.: ZL202010244081.5. Authorization Date: October 8, 2021.