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Honghua Zhang is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of advanced materials and space exploration, with key contributions in wearable thermoelectric technology and lunar robotics. Zhang’s most influential work, the 2025 paper “Three-dimensional flexible thermoelectric fabrics for smart wearables,” has already garnered 104 citations, highlighting its transformative impact on the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and soft robotics. This study introduces a novel 3D fabric architecture that efficiently converts body heat into electrical energy, addressing long-overlooked parameters for practical wearable power sources. In parallel, Zhang contributed to the landmark “Technical design and implementation of Chang’e-6 robotic sample return mission on the far side of the moon,” a project that achieved the first-ever sample return from the lunar far side. This work demonstrates Zhang’s versatility in engineering for extreme environments, from flexible energy harvesters to deep-space robotics. By bridging materials science and aerospace engineering, Zhang’s research not only advances sustainable power for smart wearables but also supports humanity’s exploration of the cosmos, making their work essential reading for students and researchers in both fields.