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Phone May Khin is a pioneering researcher in soft robotics, with a particular focus on fabric-based actuators, wearable rehabilitation devices, and intelligent robotic grippers. Her work sits at the intersection of assistive technology, human-robot interaction, and advanced manufacturing, addressing real-world challenges faced by patients with hand impairments and industries requiring flexible automation. Her most celebrated contribution, a fully fabric-based bidirectional soft robotic glove for hand rehabilitation (2017, 267 citations), demonstrated that soft, compliant materials could deliver meaningful therapeutic and assistive outcomes for patients with limited hand function. This landmark work established her as a leading voice in wearable soft robotics. Complementing this, her hybrid tele-manipulation system integrating a 3D-printed soft gripper with a haptic glove (106 citations) advanced remote manipulation capabilities with rich sensory feedback. Beyond rehabilitation, Khin has made significant strides in food-handling automation, developing reconfigurable soft grippers capable of safely manipulating delicate objects such as tofu and broccoli (95 citations). Her broader portfolio explores fabric-based actuator modules, pressure-redistributing insoles, and machine-intelligence-enhanced gripping systems, reflecting a consistent drive to make robots safer, smarter, and more adaptable. With over 600 cumulative citations, her research continues to shape the future of soft robotics across healthcare and industrial domains.