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Majid Minary-Jolandan is a leading researcher in smart textiles and advanced functional materials, with a particular focus on developing intelligent fibers that can sense and respond to environmental stimuli. His most impactful contribution is the creation of moisture-sensitive smart yarns and textiles from self-balanced silk fiber muscles, a breakthrough work that has garnered over 300 citations. This innovation demonstrates how natural silk can be engineered into actuators that respond to humidity, opening new pathways for adaptive and comfortable smart fabrics. Minary-Jolandan has also made significant strides in understanding the relationship between processing conditions and performance in piezoelectric nanofibers, as shown in his work on electrospun materials and their electro-mechanical properties. His research addresses key challenges in the field, including washability and manufacturing scalability, as evidenced by his recent work on wash-stable electrospun piezopolymer textiles. By bridging materials science and textile engineering, Minary-Jolandan’s work is paving the way for practical, durable, and truly intelligent textiles that could revolutionize wearable technology and adaptive clothing.