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Shouxin Liu is a leading innovator at the intersection of soft electronics, biomaterials, and intelligent sensing, whose work is redefining how electronic devices interface with biological and engineered surfaces. His primary research areas include hydrogel ionotronics, wood-based functional materials, and humanoid tactile sensing systems. Liu’s most impactful contribution is the development of a highly stretchable, self-healable, and biocompatible polyvinyl alcohol/silk fibroin/borax hydrogel ionotronic platform (2019, 203 citations), which established a new paradigm for soft, skin-friendly sensors that can withstand mechanical damage while maintaining performance. He has further advanced the field by engineering humanoid ionotronic skin capable of smart object recognition and sorting through tactile feedback (2022, 30 citations), demonstrating practical applications in robotics. In a complementary direction, Liu has also explored the elasticity of wood, providing a comprehensive framework for designing compressible wood-based materials with tunable mechanical properties (2024, 45 citations). His work bridges fundamental materials science with real-world device engineering, offering scalable solutions for wearable electronics, prosthetics, and sustainable structural materials.