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Dijie Yao is pioneering the next generation of wearable bioelectronics, with a research focus on hydrogel-based electronic skins (e-skins) and flexible sensors for human-machine interaction. Their major contributions lie in engineering soft, breathable, and stretchable materials that overcome critical limitations of conventional sensors, such as signal interference and poor environmental stability. Yao’s most impactful work, a 2024 study on a self-calibrated multimodal e-skin integrating hydrogel microstructures, has garnered 140 citations for its breakthrough in enabling wireless, multi-sensing wearables without mutual signal interference. They further advanced the field with an ultrasensitive, fast-response temperature microsensor using an encapsulated organohydrogel film, achieving high sensitivity and stability for long-term wearable applications. Most recently, Yao developed a conformal bioadhesive hydrogel wristband for real-time sign language translation, demonstrating unprecedented accuracy and mobility in human-machine interfaces. With a growing citation record and a clear trajectory toward practical, user-centric devices, Yao is establishing themselves as a rising leader in soft electronics, pushing the boundaries of how hydrogels can transform wearable technology, smart prosthetics, and interactive systems.