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Obiora Onyilagha is a materials scientist and engineer whose research sits at the dynamic intersection of flexible electronics, wearable sensing technologies, and advanced nanomaterials fabrication. His work focuses primarily on developing next-generation pressure and strain sensors designed for applications in human health monitoring, soft robotics, electronic skin, and human-machine interaction — fields increasingly central to the future of biomedical and artificial intelligence technologies. Onyilagha's most influential contribution, a 2019 review on piezoresistive 3D monolithic conductive sponges, has garnered an impressive 362 citations, establishing him as a recognized voice in the flexible and wearable sensor community. This work synthesized critical advances in high-performance sensor design, helping to guide subsequent research directions across the field. Beyond this landmark paper, he has contributed meaningfully to electrospun nanofibrous materials as platforms for tactile and stretchable strain sensors, exploring how carbon nanofibers embedded in elastomer matrices can achieve the sensitivity and durability demanded by real-world wearable applications. His research on conductive nanofibrous mats and electrospun materials reflects a consistent commitment to bridging fundamental materials science with practical sensing innovations, making his work valuable reading for students and researchers pursuing the rapidly expanding domain of smart, body-integrated electronic devices.