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Jingyi Zhu is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of wearable haptics and human-machine interfaces, with a focus on addressing the critical challenges of comfort and functionality in next-generation smart textiles. Her most notable contribution is the development of a fully integrated breathable haptic textile, published in 2024 and already garnering 57 citations—a testament to its immediate impact. This work tackles the long-standing bottleneck of moisture accumulation in wearable devices, which degrades haptic feedback accuracy and user comfort. By engineering a textile that remains breathable while delivering precise tactile sensations, Zhu has opened new pathways for seamless interaction between humans and virtual reality systems or robotic platforms. Her research directly addresses the "sweating issue" that plagues prolonged wearable use, offering a solution that enhances both performance and wearability. Zhu’s achievements position her as a key innovator in creating more intuitive, comfortable, and reliable wearable technologies, with implications spanning VR, teleoperation, and assistive robotics.