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Dr. Cong Gao is a leading innovator in the field of flexible electronics and advanced tactile sensing, with a specific focus on triboelectric nanogenerators and iontronic materials. His research addresses critical challenges in human-machine interaction by developing skin-like sensors that can perceive multiple stimuli simultaneously, even under extreme conditions. Dr. Gao’s most impactful work includes the creation of wearable triboelectric visual sensors that provide real-time tactile feedback through visible light, a breakthrough for applications in electronic skin and biomedical devices (260 citations). He further advanced the field by engineering a triboelectric tactile sensor capable of detecting both pressure and temperature in high-temperature environments (223 citations), pushing the boundaries of sensor adaptability. His notable achievement in developing compliant iontronic triboelectric gels with phase-locked structures, enabled by competitive hydrogen bonding (88 citations), overcomes the mechanical mismatch between flexible electronics and biological tissue, achieving biomimetic properties that surpass human skin. With a publication record demonstrating significant and growing impact, Dr. Gao’s work is foundational for next-generation wearable technology, soft robotics, and intelligent prosthetics.