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Dongfeng Diao is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of rehabilitation robotics and bio-inspired materials, whose work is redefining human-robot interaction and wearable sensing. Diao’s primary research areas encompass the interactive control of lower limb exoskeleton robots (LLERs), advanced sliding mode control strategies, and the development of novel biomimetic hydrogels for underwater and wearable applications. His most impactful contribution is a comprehensive 2024 review on LLER interactive control, which has already garnered 50 citations, addressing critical challenges in motion intention recognition and environmental adaptation for safe, compliant exoskeletons. Diao also introduced a self-adaptive-coefficient-double-power sliding mode control method (2021, 17 citations) to overcome nonlinearity and disturbances in rehabilitation robots. Notably, his work extends to materials science: he engineered a bone-inspired fatigue-resistant hydrogel (2023, 14 citations) for underwater robotics and piezoresistive sensors, and developed a high-performance multi-response e-skin via direct graphene nanosheet film fabrication (2022, 13 citations). These innovations demonstrate Diao’s unique ability to bridge control theory with advanced materials, creating practical solutions for assistive robotics and smart sensing. His research is essential reading for engineers and scientists aiming to build safer, more intuitive robotic systems and next-generation wearable electronics.