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Li-Juan Yin is a leading researcher in the field of soft robotics and bioinspired electronics, with a primary focus on dielectric elastomers and flexible capacitive sensors. Her work centers on developing high-performance artificial muscles and electronic skin for applications in human-machine interaction, medical care, and soft robotics. Among her most impactful contributions is a 2021 study on flexible and stretchable capacitive sensors with different microstructures, which has garnered 582 citations—a testament to its foundational role in the field. Yin has also made significant strides in dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs), engineering novel polyacrylate networks that achieve unprecedented power density and electroactive deformation under low electric fields. Her 2024 papers introduce bimodal network elastomers with ultrahigh power density and large side-group polymers that enable large actuation strain and high output force, directly addressing long-standing trade-offs between deformation, force, and driving voltage. These innovations are critical for creating lifelike, efficient soft robotic grippers and untethered artificial muscles. With multiple high-impact publications in rapid succession, Yin is shaping the next generation of soft actuators and sensors, bridging materials science and robotics.