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Jing-Hao Ciou is a pioneering researcher in the field of soft robotics and smart materials, with a focus on bioinspired actuators, iontronics, and stimuli-responsive systems. His most notable contribution is the development of a leaf-inspired MXene-based bilayer actuator (341 citations), which mimics natural energy-harvesting and conversion capabilities, enabling multiresponsive, low-power, and programmable actuation for smart devices. This work has set a benchmark for designing efficient soft actuators. Ciou further advanced the field by creating an ionic covalent organic framework-based electrolyte for ultra-low voltage electrochemical actuators (100 citations), achieving fast response and enhanced durability, crucial for next-generation soft robotics. He also introduced a supramolecular gel-elastomer system for soft iontronic adhesives (76 citations), addressing key challenges in electroadhesion for continuous and reversible adhesion in soft robots. Additionally, his work on photothermal actuated origamis using graphene oxide–cellulose bilayers (55 citations) demonstrates innovative 3D architecture fabrication. With over 570 citations across his top papers, Ciou’s research integrates materials science, chemistry, and engineering, offering transformative solutions for programmable, energy-efficient, and durable soft robotic systems.