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Dr. Qigang Wang is a leading innovator in soft robotics and intelligent materials, renowned for pioneering stretchable, self-healing sensors that bridge the gap between synthetic systems and biological adaptability. His most impactful contribution is the development of highly stretchable and self-healing strain sensors for wireless human-machine interfaces, a work that has garnered 185 citations and revolutionized motion detection technologies. Dr. Wang’s research centers on conductive hydrogels and ionogels, which he has engineered to enable multi-layered touch-pressure sensing and integrated actuation in soft robots—critical for autonomous environmental interaction. His 2018 studies on touch localization and stretch sensing laid the groundwork for soft robotic proprioception, while his recent work on spatiotemporally-regulated multienzymatic polymerization introduces unprecedented control over hydrogel gradients and spontaneous actuation. Additionally, his development of regenerated hydrogel electrolytes for all-gel supercapacitors advances sustainable energy storage. By combining materials chemistry with robotic functionality, Dr. Wang has created systems that not only sense but also adapt, positioning him as a key figure in the next generation of intelligent, bio-inspired soft machines.