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Shaojun Chen is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of smart materials and soft electronics, with a focus on 4D printing, self-healing polymers, and triboelectric nanogenerators. His work bridges materials science and device engineering, creating multifunctional systems that respond to environmental stimuli. Chen’s most cited paper, “4D-printed self-recovered triboelectric nanogenerator for energy harvesting and self-powered sensor” (2021, 77 citations), demonstrates a groundbreaking approach to fabricating energy harvesters that autonomously recover their shape, enabling durable, self-powered sensors. He further advanced biomimetic electronics with a “transparent, highly-stretchable, adhesive, and ionic conductive composite hydrogel for biomimetic skin” (2020, 50 citations), offering a versatile platform for wearable sensors. His 2021 study on “3D printable, biomimetic adhesive, and self-healing acrylic elastomers” (49 citations) introduced customizable strain sensors with remarkable toughness. Chen also explores stimuli-responsive composites, such as recyclable shape-memory materials triggered by heat and light (29 citations), and has recently developed a self-repairing elastomer based on simple imidazole π–π stacking (2023), aiming to simplify fabrication for scalable applications in electronic skins and soft robotics. With over 220 citations across his top works, Chen’s innovations in programmable, self-healing materials are shaping the future of adaptive electronics and sustainable smart devices.