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Dr. Hongyu Zheng is at the forefront of flexible electronics and intelligent materials, pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence with wearable technology. His primary research areas encompass piezoelectric materials, flexible actuators, and multifunctional sensors for e-skin, soft robotics, and personalized healthcare. Dr. Zheng’s landmark review, "Piezoelectric materials for flexible and wearable electronics," has garnered 479 citations, establishing a foundational framework for self-powered, breathable sensors that monitor subtle physiological signals. He has further advanced the field by developing multistimulus-responsive Janus flexible actuators, which combine MXene layers with magnetic Fe₃O₄@PDMS to enable cross-scale multiphase manipulation and sensing detection—a breakthrough for smart bionic devices. His recent work on AI-integrated wearable strain sensors (2025) demonstrates how machine learning enhances the adaptability of electronic skins and robotics for real-time health monitoring. With a citation trajectory that underscores his growing influence, Dr. Zheng’s contributions are shaping the next generation of intelligent, responsive materials that bridge the gap between human interaction and autonomous systems.