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Fu-Yu Chang is a pioneering researcher in flexible sensing technologies and human-robot interaction, whose work has significantly advanced the development of artificial skin for robotic applications. Based primarily in the field of MEMS and flexible electronics, Chang's most influential contributions center on the design and fabrication of integrated temperature and tactile sensing arrays built upon polyimide-copper (PI-copper) film substrates — a materials approach that enabled highly conformable, skin-like sensors suitable for deployment on robotic surfaces. Chang's landmark 2007 paper on the integrated flexible temperature and tactile sensing array has garnered 164 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference in electronic skin research. A follow-up 32×32 array system published in 2009 further demonstrated scalability, earning 80 additional citations. Beyond PI-copper systems, Chang explored electro-resistive polymer composites using PDMS matrices as an alternative fabrication pathway, and extended the technology into wireless sensing platforms for real-world robotic deployment. His broader interests also encompass human-robot interaction, including vision-based facial expression recognition systems designed to enable more natural robot-human communication. Collectively, Chang's body of work represents a coherent and impactful research program that has helped lay the groundwork for modern electronic skin technologies, accumulating nearly 280 citations across his primary publications.