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Ruoxi Yang is a leading innovator in the field of flexible and multimodal sensing technologies, with a focus on advancing high-performance sensors for applications in wearable electronics, robotics, and human-machine interfaces. Her major contributions include the development of multimodal sensors with decoupled sensing mechanisms, addressing the critical challenge of cross-sensitivity that has long hindered accurate multi-parameter measurements. Yang’s work on iontronic pressure sensors, featuring laser-induced gradient micro-pyramids, achieved unprecedented sensitivity over an ultra-broad linear range, enabling high-resolution pressure detection even under large preloads—a breakthrough for next-generation tactile sensing. Her most cited paper (355 citations) on multimodal sensors and her highly influential work on pressure sensors (324 citations) underscore the significant impact of her research. Most recently, Yang has pioneered transforming machines capable of continuous 3D shape morphing and locking, pushing the boundaries of adaptive and reconfigurable structures. Her innovative approaches and high-impact publications have established her as a key figure in advanced sensing and soft robotics.