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Dr. Yunna Hao is pioneering the next generation of wearable electronics through her groundbreaking work in stretchable thermoelectrics and biomimetic electronic skins. Her research focuses on developing flexible, self-powered systems that can seamlessly integrate with the human body for health monitoring and soft robotics. Hao’s major contributions include the design of durable, breathable thermoelectric fabrics that convert body heat into electricity, as demonstrated in her highly cited 2021 review on stretchable thermoelectrics (108 citations) and her 2024 work on layer-by-layer self-assembled fabrics (50 citations). She has also advanced dual-module e-skins capable of independently sensing strain and pressure without interference, addressing a critical challenge in the field. Notable achievements include the creation of a skin-mimicking soft strain sensor with elastic resilience, crack tolerance, and amphibious self-adhesion—properties that emulate human skin’s remarkable capabilities. With over 160 citations across her top papers, Hao’s innovations are driving the development of truly wearable, multifunctional devices for healthcare, robotics, and human-machine interfaces. Her work promises to make self-powered, skin-like sensors a practical reality.