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Annalisa Bonfiglio is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of organic electronics, flexible devices, and bioelectronics, whose work has fundamentally advanced the development of next-generation sensing technologies. Her research spans electrolyte-gated transistors, flexible tactile sensors, and organic field-effect devices, with a particular focus on creating conformable electronics capable of mimicking human sensory perception. Bonfiglio's most influential contribution — "Electrolyte-gated transistors for enhanced performance bioelectronics" (2021, 407 citations) — established critical frameworks for high-performance bioelectronic interfaces. Her sustained work on organic transistor-based pressure sensors, dating back to foundational studies in 2006 and 2007, helped define the field of flexible mechanical sensing. She has since expanded this vision into sophisticated multimodal systems capable of simultaneously detecting force and temperature on ultrathin, conformable substrates — work that has attracted growing attention with her 2018 study garnering 115 citations. Her contributions to robotic artificial skin, including participation in the ROBOSKIN project and development of PVDF piezoelectric transducer arrays, demonstrate a commitment to translating fundamental research into real-world applications. Across nearly two decades of innovation, Bonfiglio's cumulative impact positions her as a central figure in wearable and bioinspired electronics.