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Jihong Yin is a leading researcher in the fields of flexible electronics, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), and soft robotics, with a particular focus on tactile sensing and energy harvesting. His most influential work, the 2021 paper "A flexible triboelectric tactile sensor for simultaneous material and texture recognition," has garnered 175 citations, establishing him as a key innovator in intelligent tactile systems. This sensor represents a major contribution by enabling simultaneous detection of material type and surface texture—a critical capability for prosthetics, human-machine interfaces, and robotics. Yin has also advanced soft robotics through his 2022 study on a piezoelectric soft robot driven by mechanical energy, addressing the grand challenge of power sources for these systems. By leveraging TENGs, he demonstrates a low-cost, resilient, and stable energy-harvesting scheme that could fundamentally change how soft robots are powered. His work bridges the gap between energy harvesting and functional sensing, offering practical solutions for autonomous, self-powered devices. With a growing citation impact and a clear trajectory toward real-world applications, Jihong Yin is a rising figure in sustainable, intelligent soft electronics.