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Xiuru Xu is an emerging researcher specializing in flexible electronics, conductive hydrogels, and wearable sensing technologies. Her work sits at the intersection of materials science and bioelectronics, with a particular focus on designing advanced soft materials for healthcare monitoring, human-machine interaction, and electronic skin applications. Xu's most significant contributions center on engineering conductive hydrogels with exceptional mechanical and electrical performance. Her 2021 work on robust conductive hydrogels featuring ultrafast self-recovery and near-zero response hysteresis demonstrated a compelling pathway toward reliable epidermal sensors, while her 2022 bilayer skin-inspired hydrogel tackled the longstanding challenge of simultaneously achieving strong mechanical integrity and high conductivity. These two papers alone have garnered nearly 25 citations, reflecting growing community interest in her approaches. Beyond hydrogels, Xu has expanded into hybrid architectures, notably developing electrospun nanofiber-based self-powered tactile sensors in 2023 and stretchable electroluminescent skins capable of spatially mapping strain distribution. Her most recent work addresses critical practical limitations—water evaporation, signal hysteresis, and long-term durability—in flexible strain sensors. Across her portfolio, Xu demonstrates a consistent commitment to translating laboratory innovations into viable wearable technologies, making her research particularly relevant to next-generation personal healthcare and smart robotics systems.