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Dr. Chun Ki Yiu is a leading innovator in the field of soft electronics and human-machine interfaces (HMIs), whose work is fundamentally reshaping how humans interact with robotics and virtual reality. His research centers on developing advanced electronic skins (e-skins) and wearable haptic technologies that bridge the gap between biological and digital systems. Dr. Yiu’s most impactful contribution is his work on wireless, intelligent e-skins for robotic teleoperation, a paper that has garnered over 284 citations for its critical relevance during the pandemic. He has pioneered the high-throughput fabrication of intrinsically stretchable materials, such as lead zirconate titanate elastomers, and created the first fully integrated breathable haptic textile, solving the long-standing issue of sweat accumulation in wearables. His innovations extend to bio-inspired systems, including a mormyroidea-inspired e-skin for non-contact 3D tracking and a neuromorphic e-skin capable of active pain perception. With a total of over 600 citations across his most-cited works, Dr. Yiu is recognized for pushing the boundaries of tactile sensing, from multi-modal force decoding to tattoo-like epidermal electronics, establishing him as a pivotal figure in the next generation of soft robotics and VR interfaces.