Publications & Honors

A comprehensive record of our research output, intellectual property, and academic recognition.

56+
Peer-reviewed Papers
2200+
Total Citations (H-index: 22 / i10: 29)
20+
Patents Filed / Granted
40+
Innovation & Academic Awards

PUBLICATION LIST

(# co-first; * corresponding)

Chronologically ordered by year of publication.

2026

18 papers
1.

Zhao M, Chen K*, Linghu C., Kan Q, and Kang G.. Temperature-Dependent Multiaxial Ratchetting of Polyamide 12 Fabricated by Selective Laser Sintering.

Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures, 2026.

https://doi.org/10.1111/ffe.70373
2.

Du Z, Kong L, Bao R, Gao H*, Chen W*, and Linghu C.*. Why shear adhesion is not monotonically enhanced by stiffening.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2026, 123(30): e2610914123.

https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2610914123
3.

Xiao Y, Linghu C., and Hsia K J*. Dual-Gradient Metamaterials: Breaking the Sensitivity-Range Trade-off in Piezoelectric Sensing.

Advanced Bionics, 2026.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abs.2026.07.003
4.

Qin D#, Yao Z#, Guo J*, Linghu C., and Liu Y.. Moving_VSEA: portable variable stiffness electroadhesive grippers for mobile manipulations.

Smart Materials and Structures, 2026, 35(7): 075012.

https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-665X/ae820d
5.

Wang Y, Liu Y, Wu K, Zhang X, Xing H, Zhang S, Linghu C., Wang Y, Li X*, and Gao H*. Programming fracture resistance in metamaterials via elastic instabilities.

Nature, 2026.

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-026-10804-0
6.

Wu R, Chen Q, Liu J, Kang G, Chen W, Linghu C.*, Wang G*, and Hsia K J.. Interfacial evolution of a rigid sphere adhered to a viscoelastic substrate under constant tensile loading.

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 2026, 216: 106750.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2026.106750
7.

He J#, Li J#, Dong H, Chen D, Linghu C., Zhou Q, Zhu Y, Sheng S*, Wu H*, and Feng W*. Switchable adhesion of phase-transition eutectogels with integrated machine learning-enhanced intelligent adhesion sensing.

Nature Communications, 2026.

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-74275-7
8.

Mao W, Linghu C.*, Ju X, Hsia K J, and Yang F*. A physically based constitutive model captures the Mullins effect due to different damage mechanisms.

Acta Mechanica, 2026, 237(2): 883–898.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00707-025-04282-0
9.

Xu R#, Linghu C.#,*, Mao W#, Zhang H, Jiang H, He Y, Liu Y, Li Y, Gao H, Chen Y, Lu M-H*, Li X*, and Hsia K J*. Shape-adaptive mechanical metastructure enables robust adhesion and dynamic capturing of 3D objects.

Advanced Functional Materials, 2026, 36(6): e14499.

https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202514499
10.

Jiang J, Huang C, Linghu C.*, Chen C, Li C, Shi C, and Song J*. Liquid-driven transfer printing techniques for heterogeneous integration.

Matter, 2026, 9(1): 102429.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matt.2025.102429
11.

Zhao Z, Yang R*, Chen B, Wang C, Zhang S, Linghu C.*, Wang P, Luan S*, Gao H, and Hsia K J*. Mechanically active polymeric adhesives (MAPAs) for tissue regeneration.

Progress in Materials Science, 2026, 159: 101658.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101658
12.

Fu R, Xiao C, Du Z, Linghu C.*, Shi Y, Xiang C, Wan M, Tan G, Lu L, Ning C*, and Hsia K J*. Switchable supramolecular adhesive by tuning interfacial bonding and modulus.

Advanced Functional Materials, 2026: e23966.

https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202523966
13.

Mu T, Linghu C.*, Liu Y, Leng J*, Gao H*, and Hsia K J*. Universal scaling laws and a geometric mapping framework for deep indentation of soft materials.

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 2026, 212: 106572.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2026.106572
14.

Li R, Mu T, Linghu C.*, Zhang W*, and Hsia K J*. Capturing flying objects through viscoelastic adhesion.

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 2026, 212: 106574.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2026.106574
15.

Li L#, Gao W#, Qin B, Zhang Y, Linghu C., Wang B, Ma Y, Kong S, and Yu J*. Lamprey-inspired amphibious suction disc with hybrid adhesion mechanism.

Cyborg and Bionic Systems, 2026, 7: 0527.

https://doi.org/10.34133/cbsystems.0527
16.

Zhang S, Linghu C., Li G, Chen Q, Zhang J*, and Zhang J*. Stage-adaptable silk-based nanofiber film for postoperative uterine in situ repair and fertility preservation.

Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2026, 15(16): e02549.

http://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.202502549
17.

Liu J*, Kong X, Zhang Q, Li Y, Zhou Z, Linghu C., Yang X*, and Wang Y*. Tough and fatigue-resistant adhesion of soft materials achieved by stress deconcentration at macroscopic scale.

Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 2026, 339: 112087.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2026.112087
18.

Gao X*, Yan C, Wang Y, Wang W, Chang C, Zhang H, Wang Y, Cao J, Duan X, Yu S, Linghu C.*, Park J*, and Wu J*. Multi-functional zwitterionic glycerylphosphorylcholine hydrogel for human motion detection and human-machine interaction.

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2026, 706: 139588.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2025.139588

2025

10 papers
19.

Linghu C.#, Liu Y#, Yang X#, Chen Z#, Feng J, Zhang Y, Li Y, Zhao Z, Seo Y-J, Li J, Jiang H, Su J, Fang Y, Li Y, Wang X*, Wang Y*, Gao H*, and Hsia K J*. Versatile adhesive skin enhances robotic interactions with the environment.

Science Advances, 2025, 11(3): eadt4765.

https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adt4765
ESI Highly Cited 1‰
20.

Linghu C.#, Wu R#, Chen Y, Huang Y, Seo Y-J, Li H, Wang G*, Gao H*, and Hsia K J*. Long-term adhesion durability revealed through a rheological paradigm.

Science Advances, 2025, 11(11): eadt3957.

https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adt3957
21.

Linghu C.#, Mu T#, Zhao W, Liu Y, Hsia K J, Leng J*, and Gao H*. Advancing smart dry adhesives with shape memory polymers.

International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials, 2025, 16(1): 103–143.

https://doi.org/10.1080/19475411.2024.2439954
22.

Linghu C.#, Mao W#, Jiang H, Gao H*, and Hsia K J*. Rubber-to-glass adhesion between a rigid sphere and a shape memory polymer substrate of finite thickness.

International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2025, 317: 113431.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2025.113431
23.

Deng J#, Linghu C.#,*, Zhang S, Ng Z, Low D, Gao H, Hsia K J*, and Lu H*. Peeling adhesion regime transition of elastic tapes.

Extreme Mechanics Letters, 2025, 81: 102414.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eml.2025.102414
24.

Mu T, Li R, Linghu C.*, Liu Y, Leng J*, Gao H, and Hsia K J*. Nonlinear contact mechanics of soft elastic spheres under extreme compression.

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 2025, 203: 106229.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2025.106229
25.

Zhang S, Linghu C., Chen Y, Huang Y, Song Y, He T, and Zhang J*. Structure-guided and sustainable engineering silk sericin powder with improved storability, redissolution, and biocompatibility.

Journal of Cleaner Production, 2025, 535: 147132.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2025.147132
26.

Du J, Guo S, Feng H, Linghu C., Li W*, Wang P, and Li Y*. Hyper-range amorphization unlocks superior damage tolerance in alloys.

Nature Communications, 2025, 16(1): 10390.

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-65379-7
27.

Pan M*, Lei J, Linghu C., Bowen C, and Hsia K J*. Bioinspired mechanisms and actuation of soft robotic crawlers.

Advanced Science, 2025, 12(16): 2416764.

https://doi.org/10.1002/advs.202416764
28.

Lei J, Linghu C., Pan M*, and Hsia K J*. Hard-to-soft part ratios in natural crawlers inform hybrid robotic design.

Extreme Mechanics Letters, 2025, 79: 102394.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eml.2025.102394

2024

3 papers
29.

Linghu C., Liu Y, Yang X, Li D, Tan Y Y, Hafiz M H B M, Rohani M F B, Du Z, Su J, Li Y, Huo Y, Xu H, Wang X, Wang Y, Yu J, Gao H*, and Hsia K J*. Fibrillar adhesives with unprecedented adhesion strength, switchability and scalability.

National Science Review, 2024, 11(10): nwae106.

https://doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwae106
Highlighted by NTU, EurekAlert, Lianhe Zaobao, the Straits Times, ASI Magazine, Mirage News, Science Daily, and more
30.

Zhang Y, Ren H, Linghu C., Zhang J, Gao A, Su H, Miao S, Qin R, Hu B, Chen X, Deng M, Liu Y*, and Yang P*. Stabilizing metal coating on flexible devices by ultrathin protein nanofilms.

Advanced Materials, 2024, 36(52): 2412378.

https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202412378
31.

Chen Z, Kong S, He Y, Chen S, Wang W, Jin L, Zhang S, Hong Y, Pan L, Wu H, Xie Y, Linghu C., Mao Z, Yang Z, Chan C, Song J, and Lu J*. A magnet-driven soft bistable actuator.

Advanced Functional Materials, 2024, 34(17): 2311498.

https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202311498

2023

4 papers
32.

Linghu C., Liu Y, Tan Y Y, Sing J H M, Tang Y, Zhou A, Wang X, Li D, Gao H*, and Hsia K J*. Overcoming the adhesion paradox and switchability conflict on rough surfaces with shape-memory polymers.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2023, 120(13): e2221049120.

https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2221049120
33.

Linghu C., Yang X, Liu Y, Li D*, Gao H*, and Hsia K J*. Mechanics of shape-locking-governed R2G adhesion with shape memory polymers.

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 2023, 170: 105091.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmps.2022.105091
Highlighted by MIT Technology Review
34.

Linghu C.#,*, Du Z#, Sun Y, Chen W, and Hsia K J*. On shear adhesion of adhesive fibrils.

Extreme Mechanics Letters, 2023, 64: 102092.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eml.2023.102092
35.

Yang X, Wang Z, Zhang B, Chen T, Linghu C., Wu K, Wang G, Wang H, and Wang Y*. Self-sensing robotic structures from architectured particle assemblies.

Advanced Intelligent Systems, 2023, 5(1): 2200250.

https://doi.org/10.1002/aisy.202200250

2021

4 papers
36.

Wu J#, Guo J#, Linghu C.#, Lu Y, Song J*, Xie T*, and Zhao Q*. Rapid digital light 3D printing enabled by a soft and deformable hydrogel separation interface.

Nature Communications, 2021, 12(1): 6070.

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-26386-6
37.

Zhang X, Linghu C., Luo H, and Song J*. Mechanics of active elastomeric surfaces with tunable adhesion for non-contact pick-up and printing.

International Journal of Solids and Structures, 2021, 219: 166–176.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2021.02.024
38.

Luo H, Wang S, Wang C, Linghu C., and Song J*. Thermal controlled tunable adhesive for deterministic assembly by transfer printing.

Advanced Functional Materials, 2021, 31(16): 2010297.

https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202010297
ESI Highly Cited 1‰
39.

Zhang S, Wang C, Linghu C., Wang S, and Song J. Mechanics strategies for implantation of flexible neural probes.

Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2021, 88(1): 010801.

https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047858

2020

6 papers
40.

Linghu C.#, Zhang S#, Wang C, Yu K, Li C, Zeng Y, Zhu H, Jin X, You Z, and Song J*. Universal SMP gripper with massive and selective capabilities for multiscaled, arbitrarily shaped objects.

Science Advances, 2020, 6(7): eaay5120.

https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aay5120
41.

Wang C, Linghu C., Nie S, Li C, Lei Q, Tao X, Zeng Y, Du Y, Zhang S, Yu K, Jin H, Chen W, and Song J*. Programmable and scalable transfer printing with high reliability and efficiency for flexible inorganic electronics.

Science Advances, 2020, 6(25): eabb2393.

https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abb2393
42.

Luo H, Wang C, Linghu C., Yu K, Wang C, and Song J*. Laser-driven programmable non-contact transfer printing of objects onto arbitrary receivers via an active elastomeric microstructured stamp.

National Science Review, 2020, 7(2): 296–304.

https://doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwz109
ESI Highly Cited 1‰
43.

Wang S, Luo H, Linghu C., and Song J*. Elastic energy storage enabled magnetically actuated, octopus-inspired smart adhesive.

Advanced Functional Materials, 2020, 31(9): 2009217.

https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202009217
44.

Zhang S#, Wang C#, Gao H#, Yu C, Yan Q, Lu Y, Tao Z, Linghu C., Chen Z, Xu K*, and Song J*. A removable insertion shuttle for ultra-flexible neural probe implantation with stable chronic brain electrophysiological recording.

Advanced Materials Interfaces, 2020, 7(6): 1901775.

https://doi.org/10.1002/admi.201901775
45.

令狐昌鸿, 张顺, 宋吉舟. 形状记忆聚合物万能抓手.

物理, 2020, 49(8): 545–547.

https://doi.org/10.7693/wl20200806

2019

6 papers
46.

Linghu C., Zhang S, Wang C, Yu K, Li C, Zeng Y, and Song J*. Rapidly tunable and highly reversible dry adhesion for transfer printing in air and vacuum.

Soft Matter, 2019, 15(1): 30–37.

https://doi.org/10.1039/C8SM01996G
Cover ArticleESI Highly Cited 1‰
47.

Linghu C., Zhu H, Zhu J, Li C, and Song J*. Mechanics of magnet-controlled transfer printing.

Extreme Mechanics Letters, 2019, 27: 76–82.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eml.2019.01.006
48.

Chen Z, Linghu C., Yu K, Zhu J, Luo H, Qian C, Chen Y, Du Y, Zhang S, and Song J*. Fast digital patterning of surface topography toward three-dimensional shape-changing structures.

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2019, 11(51): 48412–48418.

https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.9b17343
49.

Zhang X, Linghu C., and Song J*. Three-dimensional mechanical modeling of magnet-controlled transfer printing.

International Journal of Applied Mechanics, 2019, 11(5): 1950042.

https://doi.org/10.1142/S1758825119500428
50.

Xia Y, Linghu C., Zheng Y, Ye C, Ma C, Ge H, and Wang G*. Experimental investigation of the flame front propagation characteristic during light-round ignition in an annular combustor.

Flow, Turbulence and Combustion, 2019, 103(1): 247–269.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10494-019-00018-y
51.

Wang G, Xia Y, Ye C, Hu K, and Linghu C.. Progress on light-round ignition dynamics in annular combustor.

Journal of Experiments in Fluid Mechanics, 2019, 33(1): 14–28.

https://doi.org/10.11729/syltlx20180090

2018

4 papers
52.

Linghu C., Zhang S, Wang C, and Song J*. Transfer printing techniques for flexible and stretchable inorganic electronics.

npj Flexible Electronics, 2018, 2(1): 26.

https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-018-0037-x
53.

令狐昌鸿, 王高峰, 钟亮, 扈鹏飞, 夏一帆, 叶沉然, 方元祺. 环形旋流燃烧室模型点火过程的实验.

航空动力学报, 2018, 33(7): 1767–1778.

https://d.wanfangdata.com.cn/periodical/hkdlxb201807026
EI期刊论文
54.

罗鸿羽, 令狐昌鸿, 宋吉舟*. 可延展柔性无机电子器件的转印力学研究综述.

中国科学: 物理学 力学 天文学, 2018, 48: 094610.

https://doi.org/10.1360/SSPMA2018-00136
CSCD
55.

叶沉然, 王高峰, 马承飚, 方元祺, 钟亮, 令狐昌鸿, 夏一帆. 斜喷环流环形燃烧室点火实验研究.

工程热物理学报, 2018, 39(11): 2549–2558.

https://d.wanfangdata.com.cn/periodical/gcrwlxb201811032
CSCD

2017

1 paper
56.

Sim K, Wang X, Li Y, Linghu C., Gao Y, Song J, and Yu C*. Destructive electronics from electrochemical-mechanically triggered chemical dissolution.

Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 2017, 27(6).

https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6439/aa682f
ESI Highly Cited 1‰

Book Chapters

Contributions to edited volumes and reference works.

1.

Linghu C., Zhang S, Wang C, Luo H, Song J (2021). Mass transfer for Micro-LED display: Transfer printing techniques.

Semiconductors and Semimetals, Elsevier, 2021.

https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.semsem.2020.12.002
Book ChapterCitations: 22

Patents

Invention patents and utility models related to adhesive technologies, transfer printing, and soft robotics.

1.

LINGHU Changhong, K. Jimmy Hsia, Gao Huajian, et al., STRONG AND SWITCHABLE ADHESIVES UTILIZING THE RUBBER-TO-GLASS TRANSITION

WIPO, PCT/SG2024/050603, 2024-09-20, 公开

2.

令狐昌鸿 等. 一种磁控转印印章及磁控转移印刷方法

ZL 2017 1 0448621.X, 2023-03-28, 授权

3.

令狐昌鸿 等. 连续滚动式磁控转印印章、转印系统及方法

CN 109219342 A, 2019-01-15, 公开

4.

令狐昌鸿 等. 基于仿生设计的大规模可编程主动转印印章及转印方法

ZL 2018 1 0732161.8, 授权

5.

令狐昌鸿 等. 高速高分辨率的选择性转移印刷方法

ZL 2018 1 0731559.X, 2020-02-07, 授权

6.

令狐昌鸿 等. 一种通用的形状记忆聚合物转印印章及其转印方法

CN 109941007 A, 2019-06-28, 公开

7.

令狐昌鸿 等. 适用于多形状、多尺度物体的软加硬抓手

ZL 2019 1 0189605.2, 2024-03-26, 授权

8.

张顺, 令狐昌鸿 等. 柔性植入式生物传感器及光电器件的植入针及植入方法

ZL 2018 1 0857871.3, 2024-04-02, 授权

9.

曾寅家, 令狐昌鸿 等. 一种通用的二维平面到三维复杂表面的直接转印方法

ZL 2019 10152120.6, 2020-04-14, 授权

10.

俞凯鑫, 令狐昌鸿 等. 可延展柔性集成器件转印技术测试表征和转印自动化平台

CN 109916903 A, 2019-06-21, 公开

11.

令狐昌鸿 等. 旋流流化床固体粒子发生器

CN ZL 2016 1 0646669.7, 2018-05-22, 授权

12.

姜皓誉, 令狐昌鸿 等. 一种亲肤耐磨自粘附原位固化水凝胶组合物及制备与应用

CN 121537565 A, 2026-02-17, 公开

13.

令狐昌鸿 等. 一种旋流流化床固体粒子发生器

ZL 2016 2 0859403.6, 授权

14.

令狐昌鸿 等. 一种磁控转印印章

ZL 2017 2 0690840.4, 授权

15.

令狐昌鸿 等. 一种基于仿生设计的大规模可编程主动转印印章

ZL 2018 2 1061745.9, 授权

16.

令狐昌鸿 等. 一种滚轮式磁控转印印章及转印系统

CN 210328436 U, 公开

17.

令狐昌鸿 等. 一种通用的形状记忆聚合物转印印章

ZL 2019 2 0328579.2, 授权

18.

令狐昌鸿 等. 一种形状记忆聚合物"软加硬"抓手

ZL 2019 2 0316744.2, 授权

19.

俞凯鑫, 令狐昌鸿 等. 一种用于可延展柔性集成器件转印技术测试表征和转印自动化的平台

ZL 2019 2 0464059.4, 授权

20.

张顺, 令狐昌鸿 等. 一种柔性植入式生物传感器及光电器件的植入针

ZL 2018 2 1222692.4, 授权

Awards & Honors

Selected competitive awards and recognitions.

1.

Outstanding early-career board member award of International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials

11/2025

2.

Young Scientist Award in Smart Materials and Structures at the 2nd Chinese Conference on Smart Materials and Structural System

11/2025

3.

Revolutionary Top 50 Finalists (RVLT50) of the 11th Lee Kuan Yew Global Business Plan Competition

09/2023

4.

The Graduate College Research Excellence Award

06/2023only 3 at NTU

5.

"Young Postgraduate Scholar of Distinction in Metamaterials" in the 2nd China Metamaterials Conference

05/2023

6.

Sole First Prize Winner in the NTU Kumar Sustainability & Innovation Prize 2023

05/2023

7.

First Prize in the 4th 'Gold Panda' Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition of Flexible Electronics

12/20221 out of 228 teams

8.

Outstanding master's thesis of Zhejiang Province, China

12/2021

9.

Best Winner Prize of the 'Chunhui Cup' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

12/2021

10.

Gold medal in the 7th China International College Students 'Internet+' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

12/2021130 out of 2.28 million teams

11.

Grand Prize in the 'Internet+' Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition at Zhejiang Province

11/20211 out of 7608 teams

12.

Gold medal in the 12th 'Challenge Cup' Chinese University Student Entrepreneurship Competition

12/2020144 out of 1.79 million teams

13.

Outstanding Postgraduates Awards of Zhejiang Province / Zhejiang University

05/2020<3% in Zhejiang Province

14.

"Qizhen Cup" – Students' TOP Ten New Academic Advances of Zhejiang University

2019, 2020twicevery selected 10 in Zhejiang University

15.

Best Paper Awards of the Journal of Experiments in Fluid Mechanics

06/2019only one from Zhejiang University

16.

Excellent Poster Award of the 1st CN National Congress of Soft Matter Mechanics

11/2018only one from Zhejiang University in China

17.

China National Scholarship

11/2016, 11/2018, 11/2019Three times< 0.2% in China

18.

Tang Lixin Scholarship

2016 – 2020Four times< 1% in Zhejiang University

19.

Outstanding Graduates Awards of Zhejiang Province

05/2017<3% in Zhejiang Province

20.

Graduate of Merit / Triple A Graduate

12/2018, 2019<15% in Zhejiang University