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Pei-Wen Huang is a leading researcher at the intersection of soft robotics and advanced materials, with a focus on electrohydrodynamic (EHD) pumps, dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs), and piezoelectric biomaterials. Their major contributions include pioneering the first 3D-printed anti-swelling organohydrogel for soft robotics, achieving less than 1% size variation via digital light processing (DLP) technology—a breakthrough that enables durable, high-precision robotic components. Huang also developed a DLP 3D-printed multilayer DEA for vibrotactile devices, overcoming time-consuming fabrication challenges to enhance output performance (26 citations). In the realm of bioinspired materials, they demonstrated that fluorination can dramatically boost piezoelectricity in amino acids, opening new pathways for biodegradable sensors and energy harvesters (17 citations). Their comprehensive review on soft electroadhesion systems (2025) further underscores their influence, covering principles and applications in grippers and climbing robots. With over 75 total citations across their most-cited works, Huang’s innovations are shaping the future of soft robotics, from anti-swelling organohydrogels to high-performance actuators and sustainable piezoelectric materials.