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Saihua Jiang is pioneering the next generation of soft robotics and wearable electronics through innovative material design. Her research focuses on liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) and multifunctional sensors, where she has made significant contributions to achieving diverse, programmable actuation and multi-sensory detection. Her most cited work, "Rotini‐like MXene@LCE Actuator with Diverse and Programmable Actuation Based on Dual‐mode Synergy" (2023, 24 citations), introduces a groundbreaking approach to multimodal LCE actuators that can perform multiple tasks through cooperative actuation modes, overcoming the limitation of isolated single-mode systems. This work has already garnered attention for its potential to revolutionize soft robotic systems. Additionally, her development of a wearable flexible tactile triboelectric sensor using 3D printing (2025, 20 citations) demonstrates her commitment to practical, manufacturable solutions for material perception. Most recently, her dual-mode temperature and pressure sensor based on thermoelectric aerogels (2025, 6 citations) showcases her ability to integrate multiple sensing capabilities into a single, streamlined device for intelligent panel applications. Through her innovative use of MXene composites and aerogel structures, Jiang is creating robust, self-encapsulated fibers and sensors that promise to enhance environmental information collection in rescue robots and other advanced systems.