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Sai Xie is pioneering the next generation of flexible, high-performance pressure sensors for robotics and biomedical applications. His research focuses on iontronic skins—artificial tactile interfaces that leverage nanoscale electric double layers to achieve exceptional sensitivity. In his landmark 2023 work, Xie demonstrated a robust, cross-talk-free iontronic skin by strategically embedding sensing elements, overcoming the long-standing trade-off between sensitivity and mechanical stability. This breakthrough, cited over 210 times, has become a foundational reference for the field. More recently, he has advanced the field with a data-driven inverse design framework for flexible pressure sensors, replacing slow trial-and-error methods with efficient, property-targeted optimization. Additionally, Xie developed non-hygroscopic ionogel-based sensor arrays that function reliably in humid environments, enabling unprecedented intra-articular pressure sensing for knee joint health monitoring. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical device engineering, offering solutions that are both highly sensitive and mechanically robust. With over 300 total citations and a trajectory of innovation, Sai Xie is establishing himself as a leading voice in flexible electronics and intelligent sensing.