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Kejie Wang is a rising force in the field of soft robotics, with a research focus on smart materials, flexible sensors, and novel actuator design. Wang’s work bridges material science and mechanical engineering to create more responsive and reliable soft robotic systems. A key contribution is the development of flexible tactile sensors based on multiple cooperative structures, which demonstrated enhanced voltage response and practical application potential—a paper that has already garnered 4 citations since its 2024 publication. Wang also advanced the understanding of magnetic elastomers (MEs), smart materials that enable rapid, reversible mechanical changes under magnetic fields, publishing a comprehensive review in 2026 that highlights their critical role in untethered soft robot operation. Additionally, Wang designed and optimized a new vacuum-powered soft bending actuator (VSBA), using theoretical analysis and finite element methods to improve safety, reliability, and durability in soft robotic applications. With work spanning sensor innovation, material design, and actuator optimization, Kejie Wang is establishing a strong foundation for impactful contributions to the future of soft robotics.