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Emad Iranmanesh is a leading researcher in the field of intelligent tactile sensing and sustainable wearable electronics, with a focus on integrating advanced thin-film transistor (TFT) technologies for machine–human interaction. His work centers on the development of force and temperature sensor arrays, where he pioneered the use of 3-D field-coupled thin-film transistors (FCTFTs) combined with polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) films to create highly sensitive, pixelated tactile intelligence systems. His most cited paper (2020, 18 citations) introduces a 4×4 active tactile sensor array that simultaneously captures force and thermal data, enabling machines to “feel” with unprecedented precision. Iranmanesh has also made significant contributions to energy-autonomous systems, designing sensor-integrated RFID tags powered by energy scavengers for sustainable wearable electronics (2016, 13 citations). His innovative single-pixel tactile sensor based on piezoelectric-charge-gated TFTs (2016) demonstrates exceptional sensitivity by operating in the subthreshold region, a breakthrough for low-power tactile sensing. With a growing citation footprint, Iranmanesh’s work is foundational for next-generation robotics, prosthetics, and smart textiles, bridging the gap between flexible electronics and artificial tactile intelligence.