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Giuseppe Cantarella is a leading researcher in flexible and stretchable electronics, with a focus on thin-film devices, magnetic sensors, and self-healing materials. His work bridges materials science and engineering to create soft, conformable systems for healthcare, robotics, and wearable technology. A key contribution is the development of the first entirely flexible integrated magnetic field sensor system, combining giant magnetoresistive bridges with IGZO-based readout electronics, which outperforms rigid commercial sensors—a breakthrough highlighted in his highly cited 2016 paper (47 citations). He also co-authored a comprehensive 2022 review on thin-film electronics for active substrates (79 citations), establishing foundational knowledge in the field. More recently, Cantarella has advanced self-healing strain sensors using silicone/carbon black elastomers (2023) and explored soft magnetic microrobots with remote sensing capabilities (2025), pushing the boundaries of autonomous soft systems. His work on permeable thermistor sensors from porous melamine foam further demonstrates his versatility in designing novel, permeable sensing platforms. With a growing citation impact and a focus on practical, scalable solutions, Cantarella is shaping the future of flexible electronics for real-world applications.