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Jiangtao Xu is a leading figure in the development of advanced soft materials, with a primary focus on polymer hydrogels, electronic skin (E-skin), and soft robotics. His work masterfully bridges materials chemistry and bioinspired engineering to create functional, responsive, and biocompatible systems. A standout contribution is the development of a biocompatible and highly stretchable PVA/AgNWs hydrogel strain sensor (165 citations), which has significantly advanced human motion detection technologies. Xu has also pioneered innovative approaches to biomimicry, including a hierarchical polymer structural design for electronic skin (49 citations) and a biocatalytic, self-propelled metal-organic framework microparticle capable of pH-triggered vertical motion (87 citations). His recent work on robust hydrogel actuators with thermo-responsive nanoparticle coatings (25 citations) and surface engineering strategies (2025) further demonstrates his commitment to solving real-world operational challenges. With a growing body of highly cited work, Xu is recognized for pushing the boundaries of hydrogel functionality, creating materials that operate effectively across multiple environments and hold transformative potential for wearable devices, prosthetics, and autonomous micro-systems.