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Huailiang Xu is a leading researcher in the field of smart materials and flexible electronics, with a particular focus on graphene-based sensors and actuators. His major contributions include pioneering the use of focused sunlight photoreduction to create moisture-responsive graphene paper, a cost-effective and scalable method that enables controllable actuation under humid conditions—a breakthrough with 244 citations. He further advanced this work by developing sunlight-reduced graphene oxide humidity sensors for smart device design, demonstrating practical applications in environmental monitoring and wearable technology. Xu has also made notable strides in electronic skin (e-skin) technology, fabricating highly sensitive piezoresistive sensors using self-channeling laser microstructured silicon molds, which show promise for soft robotics and prosthetics. With over 330 citations across his most-cited works, Xu’s research is distinguished by its emphasis on simplicity, affordability, and real-world applicability. His achievements highlight a career dedicated to translating fundamental materials science into innovative, deployable technologies that respond to environmental stimuli, positioning him as a key figure in the development of next-generation smart devices and bioinspired systems.