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Chunlei Yang is a materials scientist and engineer whose research sits at the intersection of flexible electronics, wearable technology, and advanced sensing systems. Yang's work has made significant contributions to the development of piezoresistive pressure sensors — devices that convert mechanical pressure into measurable electrical signals — with a particular focus on expanding their sensitivity, dynamic range, and adaptability to real-world conditions. Yang's most celebrated contribution, a 2018 paper on touchpoint-tailored ultrasensitive piezoresistive pressure sensors, has garnered 148 citations, establishing them as a notable voice in the field of electronic skins and soft robotics. This work introduced microstructured polydimethylsiloxane-based sensors capable of detecting remarkably low pressures while maintaining a broad dynamic response range. Building on this foundation, Yang has continued to push boundaries — developing sensors capable of operating across extreme environments, including high radiation and temperature extremes, as demonstrated in a 2024 study with 46 citations that introduced innovative nested-cell architecture designs. Yang's ongoing research systematically interrogates the microscopic features governing sensor performance, reflecting a rigorous, fundamentals-driven approach. Collectively, this body of work advances wearable health monitoring, intelligent robotics, and industrial sensing applications, positioning Yang as a productive contributor to next-generation flexible electronics research.