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Deng Ka is a leading innovator at the intersection of soft robotics, microfluidics, and advanced tactile sensing. His primary research focuses on developing structural electronic skins (SES) for conformal tactile sensing, a critical technology for next-generation robotics and prosthetics. In his most cited work (2023, 37 citations), Deng pioneered a 3D-printed structural electronic skin that overcomes the fundamental challenge of integrating film-like sensors onto non-developable, curved surfaces. This breakthrough enables comprehensive tactile sensing on complex robotic geometries, moving beyond the limitations of planar sensors. Additionally, Deng introduced the microfluidic cap-to-dispense (μCD) interface (2019, 26 citations), the first pipette-free robotic-microfluidic interface for automated, high-precision liquid handling. This universal macro-to-micro interface addresses a long-standing bottleneck in laboratory automation, allowing delicate microfluidic devices to be seamlessly integrated with robotic systems. His work has garnered significant attention for its practical impact, with his SES paper also featured as a cover article in *Advanced Science* (2023). By merging 3D printing, microfluidics, and soft materials, Deng Ka is shaping the future of conformal electronics and automated lab-on-a-chip systems.