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Hongchen Guo is a leading innovator in the field of bio-inspired soft electronics, with a particular focus on developing self-healing, environment-resilient materials for next-generation sensing and human-machine interfaces. His research spans the creation of intelligent electronic skins, smart textiles, and sustainable sensors that can withstand and adapt to challenging real-world conditions. Guo’s most impactful contribution is the development of the first self-healing electronic skin designed for aquatic environments, a seminal work that has garnered over 639 citations and opened new avenues for underwater robotics and marine sensing. He has further advanced the field by engineering graphene-based vibrotactile sensors that maintain high performance across varying temperatures and humidity, addressing a critical limitation in prosthetic and robotic skins. More recently, Guo has pioneered self-healing electroluminescent fibers for smart textiles and soft robotics, as well as recyclable dielectrics capable of millisecond-level water quality sensing. His work consistently pushes the boundaries of device durability and environmental adaptability, earning him recognition as a key figure in the development of sustainable, intelligent soft matter systems.