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Qiyao Huang is a leading researcher in the field of stretchable and wearable electronics, with a particular focus on liquid-metal based materials and flexible energy storage systems. Her most impactful contribution is the development of a permeable superelastic liquid-metal fibre mat, which enables biocompatible and monolithic stretchable electronics—a work that has garnered over 729 citations for its breakthrough in combining mechanical compliance with electrical performance. Huang also advanced the design of highly breathable and stretchable strain sensors that exhibit an insensitive response to pressure and bending, solving a critical challenge in wearable technology by decoupling strain from other mechanical stimuli. In the domain of flexible batteries, she introduced a figure of merit that provides a standardized metric for evaluating performance, earning 119 citations and guiding future research in the field. Her work is notable for bridging materials science and practical device engineering, with a strong emphasis on breathability, biocompatibility, and real-world applicability. Huang’s contributions have positioned her as a key innovator in next-generation electronics for health monitoring and soft robotics.