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Dr. Jianyong Yu is a leading innovator in the field of flexible and intelligent electronic materials, with a particular focus on electronic skins (e-skins), soft robotics, and self-powered systems. His research masterfully bridges materials science and device engineering to create next-generation wearable and environmental sensors. Dr. Yu’s major contributions include the development of a highly shape-adaptive fiber-based electronic skin for sensitive joint motion monitoring and tactile sensing (228 citations), and the in situ synthesis of mechanically robust, transparent nanofiber-reinforced hydrogels for highly sensitive multiple sensing (167 citations). He has also pioneered energy-autonomous hybrid electronic skins with multi-modal sensing capabilities (128 citations) and advanced stretchable thermoelectrics for wearable power supplies (108 citations). Most recently, his work on self-propelled nanocellulose aerogel eco-robots for self-powered aquatic environment perception (2024) demonstrates a visionary leap into autonomous, environmentally interactive systems. With a portfolio of highly cited works, Dr. Yu is recognized for his profound impact on the development of soft, energy-autonomous, and multifunctional electronic systems that are poised to transform healthcare, robotics, and environmental monitoring.