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Peiling Wei is a leading researcher in the field of smart soft materials, with a primary focus on conductive hydrogels, wearable sensors, and stimuli-responsive polymers. Her most impactful work, the 2019 paper on "Conductive Self-Healing Nanocomposite Hydrogel Skin Sensors," has garnered 181 citations and introduces a groundbreaking hydrogel that mimics human skin by integrating self-healing, antifreezing, and thermoresponsive properties—a critical advancement for flexible electronics. Wei further advanced strain-sensing technology with her 2020 study on "Tough Gel-Fibers as Strain Sensors," which achieved 53 citations by pioneering a strain–optics conversion mechanism that offers inherent electrical safety and immunity to electromagnetic interference, outperforming traditional electrical sensors. Her earlier exploration of "Janus Thermosensitive Hydrogels" (2018) demonstrated bidirectional shape-changing capabilities, laying foundational work for adaptive materials. Collectively, Wei’s contributions have significantly propelled the development of intelligent, multifunctional hydrogels for wearable devices, human motion monitoring, and soft robotics. Her research not only addresses key challenges in material durability and environmental resilience but also opens new pathways for safe, high-performance sensor technologies, making her a notable figure in the intersection of materials science and bioelectronics.