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Luca Maiolo is an accomplished researcher whose work sits at the intersection of flexible electronics, sensor technology, and human-robot interaction. His most significant contribution lies in the development of flexible sensing systems, particularly leveraging polysilicon thin film transistor (TFT) technology — a body of work that has garnered 69 citations and established him as a key figure in advancing lightweight, low-cost sensor platforms suitable for biomedical, industrial, and robotic applications. Building on this foundation, Maiolo has pioneered the integration of low-temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) technology onto flexible substrates, enabling a new generation of conformable devices. His research extends into fully organic tactile sensors based on PVDF-TrFE piezoelectric materials, demonstrating innovative electromechanical designs on ultra-thin polyimide films for advanced robotics. A recurring theme throughout his career is worker safety in smart manufacturing environments — Maiolo has contributed meaningfully to wireless sensor networks and systemic frameworks that protect humans in fenceless human-robot collaborative workspaces. His interdisciplinary approach, bridging materials science, electronics engineering, and industrial safety, makes his research particularly relevant to students exploring the future of flexible electronics and intelligent manufacturing systems.