Zhirun Hu

Zhirun Hu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at The University of Manchester. His research interests include graphene and 2D materials for RF, mmWave, and THz communications and sensing applications, wearable electronics, RF and THz device design, and metamaterials for antenna and circuit applications. He has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers and is involved in various research initiatives, including projects related to sustainable technologies and 5G wireless communications. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 9, 12, and 13.

Zhirun Hu is a researcher at the University of Manchester with a focus on developing advanced materials and components for wireless communication and sensing applications. Their work explores the use of graphene and related materials in creating flexible, conductive, and low-cost solutions for IoT, wearable electronics, and radar absorption. Key areas include printed graphene inks, flexible antennas, and electromagnetic interference shielding. Hu's research also extends to metamaterials and their applications in terahertz and microwave technologies, emphasizing the design of broadband and tunable absorbers. Their contributions highlight the integration of graphene-based materials into smart textiles and wireless sensing systems for practical and scalable applications.