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Swee Ching Tan is a leading researcher at the forefront of bioinspired materials and soft robotics, with a focus on creating intelligent, multifunctional systems that mimic biological tissues. Her key research areas include artificial skins, self-sensing actuators, photosynthetic bioelectronics, and hygroscopic materials for energy and sensing applications. Tan’s major contributions include the development of a silver–polymer framework with coordination complexes for functional artificial tissues (81 citations), which enables biomimetic proprioception and exteroception in robots. She also pioneered photosynthetic bioelectronic sensors that combine touch perception, UV detection, and nanopower generation for self-powered e-skins (71 citations), drawing inspiration from plants like the Venus flytrap. Her work on skin-mimicking hydrogels (57 citations) integrates hierarchical, reversible noncovalent interactions to achieve self-healing, adhesion, and multimodal sensing. Tan’s impact is evident in her highly cited papers on hygroscopic materials (35 citations) and hygrothermic wood actuators (32 citations), which advance sustainable, stimulus-responsive systems. Notably, her bio-inspired magnetic soft robotic fish (10 citations) demonstrates efficient solar-driven water purification, showcasing her ability to merge robotics with environmental solutions. Tan’s innovative approaches are shaping the future of soft robotics and smart materials.