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Canhui Yang is a leading innovator in soft electronics and ionotronic sensing, whose work is reshaping the fields of flexible pressure sensors, electronic skins, and soft robotics. His major contributions center on developing highly stable, drift-free ionotronic sensors using polyelectrolyte elastomers—materials that overcome the mechanical mismatches and creep issues plaguing traditional multilayered devices. For instance, his 2022 paper on quasi-homogeneous pressure sensors (401 citations) introduced a design that maintains performance under extreme conditions, while his 2024 study on creep-free polyelectrolyte elastomers (185 citations) solved a critical stability challenge for long-term sensing. Yang also pioneered stick-on large-strain hydrogel sensors for soft robots (116 citations) and microstructured ionotronic skins with exceptional sensitivity (101 citations). His work on switchable adhesion via wrinkling and biomimetic integration of elastomers and hydrogels further demonstrates his versatility in creating robust, functional interfaces. With over 876 total citations across his top papers, Yang’s research is foundational for next-generation artificial skins and soft machines, offering practical solutions for durability, sensitivity, and manufacturability.